University of Arizona
University of Arizona

Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Master of Science - Nursing - Entry to the Profession of Nursing

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The Master's Entry to the Profession of Nursing (MEPN) degree is an entry pathway to the profession of nursing. The MEPN program is an accelerated, 15-month program with cohorts in Tucson and Phoenix. Graduates of the MEPN program are prepared as nurse generalists, and eligible for licensure as Registered Nurses (RN) upon completion of the NCLEX-RN examination and approval by a State Board of Nursing. 

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 15, 2025

Submission deadline

March 15, 2026

Open date

September 15, 2026

Submission deadline

March 15, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

15 month master's degree including a clinical experience

Program Length

$15000 USD

Cost of Living

$90 USD

Application fee

$34000 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2,765 per year
Books fee: $1,200 per year