Students interested in applying to the program may contact the Program Director, Barbara Mawn by em: Barbara_mawn@uml.edu for more information. Once a decision is made to apply to the program, the first step is to submit a graduate admission application form online. The preferred application deadline for Fall Admission is April 1, however we use a rolling application system. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered if space allows. There are no spring program admissions at this time.
Admission requirements include:
- Current Massachusetts R.N. license or eligibility
- A Master's degree in nursing or health-related field with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.3
- Official transcripts from prior academic undergraduate and graduate records
- A personal statement about the applicant's interest in the program and career goals
- Professional CV
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess the applicant's academic preparation for advanced graduate work.
It is requested that each reference include a personal letter on official stationery in addition to a numerical evaluation of the student using the standard UMass Lowell graduate reference form. - Writing sample is recommended
- Personal interview is scheduled after review of completed online application
- GRE's are required within the past 5 years
- Graduate Application fee
International Applicants
International applicants are encouraged to apply! We have educated Ph.D. nurses from Thailand, China and Israel. RN applicants who are from outside of the United States, must hold a master's degree in nursing or health-related field and have established professional records in nursing are encouraged to apply. The TOEFL or IELTS is required in addition to having grades translated into English by a reputable program. An in-person or Skype interview is also required. For further requirements, please review the International Applicants website.
Contact:
Barbara Mawn, Program Director
Email: Barbara_Mawn@uml.edu
Telephone: 978-934-4485