Admission Requirements

• Master of Science
• Master of Science Graduate Entry Program
• MS in Nursing/MBA
• MS in Nursing/MPH
• MS in Nursing/MS in Health Informatics
• Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements

• Master of Science
• MS in Nursing/MBA
• MS in Nursing/MPH
• MS in Nursing/MS in Health Informatics
• Doctor of Philosophy

Mailing Address:
College of Nursing (MC 802)
845 South Damen Avenue, Room 133
Chicago, IL 60612-7350

Campus Location: 133 NURS
Program Codes:
Master of Science: Administration 20FS1500MS (Chicago); 20FS1500MS5 (Peoria); 20FS1500MS6 (Quad Cities); 20FS1500MS7 (Rockford); 20FS1500MS1 (Urbana).
Master of Science: Maternal-Child 20FS1501MS (Chicago); 20FS1501MS5 (Peoria); 20FS1501MS6 (Quad Cities); 20FS1501MS7 (Rockford); 20FS1501MS1 (Urbana).
Master of Science: Medical-Surgical 20FS1502MS (Chicago); 20FS1502MS5 (Peoria); 20FS1502MS6 (Quad Cities); 20FS1502MS7 (Rockford); 20FS1502MS1(Urbana).
Master of Science: Mental Health 20FS1503MS (Chicago); 20FS1503MS5 (Peoria); 20FS1503MS6 (Quad Cities); 20FS1503MS7 (Rockford); 20FS1503MS1 (Urbana).
Master of Science: Public Health 20FS1504MS (Chicago); 20FS1504MS5 (Peoria); 20FS1504MS6 (Quad Cities); 20FS1504MS7 (Rockford); 20FS1504MS1 (Urbana).
Doctor of Philosophy: 20FS1499PHD

Telephone: (312) 996-7800
E-mail: con@uic.edu
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/nursing/
Interim Dean of the College: Mi Ja Kim
Directors of Graduate Studies: Patricia Lewis and Barbara Dancy

The College of Nursing offers work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nursing. Programs of study are available in Administrative Studies in Nursing; Women, Children, and Family Health Science; Biobehavioral Health Science; Mental Health Nursing; and Public Health Nursing. Interdepartmental concentrations in Gender and Women’s Studies and in Neuroscience are available to doctoral students; and the Interdepartmental Graduate Concentration in Women’s Health is available to master’s and doctoral students. In addition, the college participates with the Liautaud Graduate School of Business in the MS in Nursing/MBA joint degree program, with the School of Public Health in the MS in Nursing/MPH joint degree program, and with the Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences in the MS in Nursing/MS in Health Informatics joint degree program. The College of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Admission Requirements

Transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

Master of Science

• Baccalaureate Field Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program or a baccalaureate degree in another field and have graduated from a nursing program preparing the student for registered professional nursing. For the student with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, the courses NUSC 210, 242, and 385 must be completed. Additional course work may be required in some specializations. Consult the College of Nursing’s Graduate Manual.
• Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.
• Tests Required GRE General. Applicants to the MS/MBA joint degree program may substitute the GMAT. The GRE is waived for applicants with a 3.25/4.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of their degree.
• Minimum English Competency Test Score
  • TOEFL 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based), OR,
  • IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores.
• Letters of Recommendation Three required; the letters should describe the applicant’s suitability for further study in professional nursing.
• Personal Statement Required. The statement should address the applicant’s previous work and academic experience.
• Other Requirements Applicants must be licensed to practice as a professional nurse in at least one political jurisdiction. Applicants whose baccalaureate degree is in a nonnursing field have additional course requirements. Applicants must be interviewed by a graduate faculty member in the program area selected.

Master of Science Graduate Entry Program

• Graduate Entry Program The Graduate Entry Program is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing and wish to become an advanced practice nurse. The program begins every January with a highly intensive 15-month program in the foundations of nursing, which prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After successful completion of the exam, students complete a master’s degree.
• Baccalaureate Field Baccalaureate degree, no restrictions.
• Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.
• Tests Required GRE General. Applicants to the MS/MBA may substitute the GMAT.
• Minimum English Competency Test Score
  • TOEFL 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based), OR,
  • IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores.
• Letters of Recommendation Three required; the letters should describe the applicant’s suitability for study in professional nursing.
• Personal Statement Required. The statement should address the applicant’s professional and academic goals.
• Prior Academic Course Work Prerequisite course work must be completed prior to enrollment with a grade of C or better. The Anatomy and Physiology requirement must be completed within 5 years of enrollment; other course work may be older. English Composition (6 semester hours), General Biology or Chemistry (4 sh), Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 sh), Humanities (6 sh in two different fields), Introduction to Research Methods (3 sh), and Social Sciences (6 sh in two different fields). Although it is not required that the courses be completed by the time of application, it does enhance the application. Prerequisite course work can be completed at any college or university (including city/community colleges).
• Other Requirements Applicants must be interviewed by a GEP faculty member and a graduate faculty member in the selected specialty area.

MS in Nursing/MBA

Prospective students for the joint degree program must apply and be admitted to both programs. The requirements for admission to the MS program are listed above. Consult the College of Business Administration for information on the admission requirements of the MBA program.

MS in Nursing/MPH

Prospective students for the joint degree program must apply and be admitted to both programs. The requirements for admission to the MS program are listed above. Consult the School of Public Health for information on the admission requirements of the MPH program.

MS in Nursing/MS in Health Informatics

Prospective students for the joint degree program must apply and be admitted to both programs. The requirements for the MS in nursing section are listed above. Consult the College of Applied Health Sciences section of the catalog for information on the admission requirements of the MS in Health Informatics program.

Doctor of Philosophy

• Baccalaureate Field Applicant must have a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing or a master’s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Applicants who have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program, but have a master’s degree in a field other than nursing are also eligible for consideration for admission. Students enrolled in graduate study in nursing at UIC may continue their graduate study in the doctoral program after being approved by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee of the College of Nursing.
• Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.
• Tests Required GRE General.
• Minimum English Competency Test Score
  • TOEFL 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based), OR,
  • IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores.
• Letters of Recommendation Three required. The letters should describe the applicant’s suitability for further study in professional nursing.
• Personal Statement Required. The statement should address the applicant’s overall career goals, previous work, and academic experience.
• Other Requirements Applicants must be licensed to practice as a professional nurse in at least one political jurisdiction. Applicants must be interviewed by a graduate faculty member in the program area selected. Admission is conditional on the availability of a faculty expert in the student’s research area.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

Master of Science

• Minimum Semester Hours Required Varies by concentration.
• Maternal-Child Nursing: Nurse Midwifery, 58–60; Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, 46–48; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 45–47; Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, 46–48; Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, 56–58.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, 45–47; Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 45–47; Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, 52–54; Adult Nurse Practitioner, 45–47; Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, 46–48; Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, 46–48.
• Mental Health Nursing: Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 46–48; Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 49–51.
• Nursing: Administrative Studies in Nursing, 36–39.
• Public Health Nursing: Advanced Community Health Nurse Specialist, 39–44; Family Nurse Practitioner, 51–54; Occupational Health/Advanced Community Health Nurse Specialist, 42–47; Occupational Health/Family Nurse Practitioner, 67–70; School/Family Nurse Practitioner, 58–63; School/Advanced Community Health Nurse Specialist, 42–47.
• Course Work Required Core Courses: NUSC 525, 526, 527, 528, and 529 are required for all concentrations.
• Concentration Courses:
• Maternal-Child Nursing: Nurse Midwifery—NUSC 531, 532, 535, and 550; NUMC 507, 508, 515, 517, 518, 519, 524, 525, and 528.
• Maternal-Child Nursing: Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist—NUSC 500, 531, 532, and 535; NUMC 502, 504, 510, 515, 520, 521, and 522.
• Maternal-Child Nursing: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, 533, and 535; NUMC 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, and 515.
• Maternal-Child Nursing: Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist—NUSC 500, 531, and 532; NUMC 502, 504, 507, 508, 515, 520, 521, and 522; 3 hours of electives.
• Maternal-Child Nursing: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, 535, and 550; NUMC 507, 508, 517, 518, 519, 524, and 525.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist—NUSC 500, 531, 532, and 533; NUMS 510, 515, 520, 521, 523, 525, and 527.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, and 533; NUMS 510, 515, 520, 521, 522, 524, and 526.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, and 533. NUMS 510, 515, 520, 521, 522, 524, 526, and 528.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Adult Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, and 533. NUMS 510, 515, 520, 521, 522, 524, and 526.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist—NUSC 500, 531, 532, and 533; NUMS 510, 515, 520, 521, 523, 525, and 527.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Geriatric Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, and 533; NUMS 510, 515, 520, 521, 522, 524, and 526.
• Mental Health Nursing: Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist—NUSC 531, 532, and 533; NUPS 500, 515, 516, 517, 518, 521, and 522.
• Mental Health Nursing: Mental Health Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 531, 532, and 533. NUPS 500, 515, 516, 517, 518, 521, 522, 523; PSCH 467 or a comparable neuroscience course approved by the advisor.
• Nursing: Administrative Studies in Nursing—NUAS 501, 502, 505, 512, 517, and 520; HPA 511 or MGMT 541; electives.
• Public Health Nursing: Advanced Community Health Nurse Specialist—NUSC 525 or BSTT 400; NUPH 505, 507, 509, 511, 512, 517, and 520; EOHS 400; EPID 400.
• Public Health Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 525 or BSTT 400; NUSC 531, 532 and 535; NUPH 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 547, and 548; EPID 400.
• Public Health Nursing: Occupational Health/Advanced Community Health Nurse Specialist—NUSC 525 or BSTT 400; NUPH 504, 505, 509, 511, 517, and 520. EPID 400; EOHS 421, 455, 482, and 551.
• Public Health Nursing: Occupational Health/Family Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 525 or BSTT 400; NUSC 531, 532 and 535; NUPH 504, 509, 511, 529, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, and 545; EOHS 421, 455, 482, and 551; EPID 400.
• Public Health Nursing: School/Family Nurse Practitioner—NUSC 525 or BSTT 400; NUSC 531, 532, and 535; NUPH 502, 505, 519, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 547, 548; EPID 400.
• Public Health Nursing: School/Advanced Community Health Nurse Specialist—NUSC 525 or BSTT 400; NUPH 502, 505, 507, 509, 511, 512, 517, 519; EPID 400; EOHS 400.
• Comprehensive Examination None.
• Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Students select one of these options in consultation with their advisor .
• Thesis: In addition to the required core and concentration courses, students must earn 5 hours in NUSC 598.
• Project: In addition to the required core and concentration courses, students must earn 3 hours in NUSC 597.
• Course Work Only: In addition to the required core and concentration courses, students must earn 3 hours in NUSC 503.

MS in Nursing/MBA

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 63–65.
• Course Work Required Core Courses: NUSC 526, 527, 528, 529, and 597 or 598.
• Concentration Core Courses: NUAS 501, 502, 505, 517, and 520; ACTG 500; ECON 520; FIN 500; IDS 532; MGMT 541; MKTG 500; and 16 hours of MBA electives (IDS 570 recommended).
• Comprehensive Examination None.
• Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis or project required. No other options are available.
• Thesis: Students must earn 5 hours in NUSC 598.
• Project: Students must earn 3 hours in NUSC 597.

MS in Nursing/MPH

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 54–59.
• Course Work Required Core Courses: BSTT 400 or NUSC 525; NUSC 526, 527, 528, 529, and 597 or 598.
• Concentration Core: NUPH 505, 507, 512, and 517; CHSC 400, 431, 433, and 480; EPID 400; EOHS 400; CHSC 401; IPHS 698; choose one of the following: CHSC 527, CHSC 543, or HPA 430; IPHS 650.
• Comprehensive Examination None.
• Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis or project required. No other options are available.
• Thesis: Students must earn 5 hours in NUSC 598.
• Project: Students must earn 3 hours in NUSC 597.
• Other Requirements Students in the joint program will have two advisors, one from the Public Health Nursing faculty in the College of Nursing, and one from the Community Health Sciences program in the School of Public Health. Students may withdraw from the joint program and transfer to one of the two degree programs.

MS in Nursing/MS in Health Informatics

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 65.
• Course Work Core and Core Support Courses: NUSC 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, and 597 or 598.
• Concentration Core: NUAS 501, 502, 505, 512, 517, 520; BHIS 437, 503, 505, 510, 511, 525, 537, and 13–15 hours of BHIS electives. BHIS 515, 517, and 520 are recommended electives for the Informatics Nurse Certification Exam.

Doctor of Philosophy

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 96 from the baccalaureate.
• Course Work Required Courses: NUSC 505, 506, 511, 515, 517, 585, 590, and 6 hours of statistics or 9 hours of statistics if without a master’s in nursing.
• Electives: At least 14 hours must be in 400- and 500-level didactic courses with a focus on advanced nursing science and 18 hours of additional course work are required if without a master’s in nursing.
• Preliminary Examination Required.
• Dissertation Required. Students must earn at least 24 hours in NUSC 599.

Interdepartmental Concentration in Gender and Women’s Studies

Doctoral students in this department may complement their courses by enrolling for a concentration in Gender and Women’s Studies after consulting with their graduate advisor. See Gender and Women’s Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for more information.

Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience

Doctoral students may pursue the Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience. Refer to Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience in the Graduate College section for more information.