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Admissions
Admissions at University of Virginia – School of Nursing
- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) – Master’s Entry (Direct‑Entry MSN)
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Competitive candidates often have 3.30 or higher, with A or A− grades in each prerequisite.
- Prerequisites (must be completed with B– or higher, and competitive candidates with A/A–):
- Human anatomy & physiology I (with lab, 4 credits)
- Human anatomy & physiology II (with lab, 4 credits)
- Microbiology (with or without lab)
- Lifespan development (conception to death)
- All within the last five years.
- Approximate number of applicants vs. cohort size: ~150 applications per year for a cohort of 45–50 students.
- GRE: Not required.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – BSN‑to‑DNP Pathway
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 (undergraduate and graduate study). For competitive applicants, BSN GPA of 3.25 or higher, plus active membership in a national nursing organization, clinical certification (or working toward it), leadership experience, and strong writing skills.
Based on publicly available information. Source
Format
Schedule and format at University of Virginia – School of Nursing
- RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- Hybrid delivery: monthly in-person class plus weekly online learning. Source: https://nursing.virginia.edu/academics/bsn/rn-to-bsn-online-in-person/?CID=mvbrief_VNA
- Locations: in-person sessions held once per month at one of three Virginia sites—Charlottesville, Richmond, Fairfax; occasional travel to Charlottesville for orientation, simulation, graduation. Source: same
- Part-time program completed in two years. Source: same
- Advanced-standing: 42 credits awarded for prior nursing coursework; general education (48 credits) must be completed prior to enrollment. Source: same
- Transfer credit: Guaranteed‐admission agreement exists for students completing required nursing courses within Virginia Community College System; transcript evaluation via UVA Undergraduate Record; transfer questions handled by the School’s Office of Admissions. Source: same
- Traditional BSN (pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- Full-time, four-year program (120 credits). Source: https://nursing.virginia.edu/academics/bsn/ ([nursing
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DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Competitive applicants often have a BSN GPA of 3.25 or higher.
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