Admissions

Program Basics and Deadlines

  • Entry Term:Spring 2025
    • Length of Program: 6 semesters (2 years) or 9 semesters (3 years)
    • Application Opens: November 1, 2023
    • Deadline: November 1, 2024

 

Admission Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, from regionally accredited institutions
    • Degree in nursing from NLN or CCNE accredited programs are preferred.
    • Official transcripts for each institution attended must be mailed from the issuing institution’s Registrar directly to NursingCAS.
    • NursingCAS cannot process transcripts that are stamped “Issued to Student.”
    • To expedite the process be sure to include the Transcript Request Form from the “Colleges Attended” section in “AcademicHistory.”
    • Applicants are required to list all institutions attended in the “Colleges Attended” section under “Academic History” even if nodegree was awarded.
    • Applicants with international transcripts should refer to the “Additional Requirements for International Transcripts” section below.International degrees must be equivalent to those in the U.S.

  2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the bachelor’s degree in nursing

  3. Introductory statistics course

  4. Two letters of recommendation (minimum)
    • At least one reference from an academic source preferably from individuals with doctorates in nursing
    • At least one professional reference (e.g., direct supervisor or health organizational leader/ administrator/ manager)
    • Complete the “References” section to request electronic recommendations.

  5. Statement of professional goals
    • Discuss reasons for applying to the joint MS Leadership-DNP program at the University of Miami, describe the role of the DNPprepared nurse, and speak to specific areas of interest and potential ideas for the MS Leadership DNP scholarly project.
    • Upload in the “Documents” tab under “Personal Statement.”

  6. Current CV/resume
    • The CV/resume should include work and volunteer activities, licensures and other certifications, awards, professional organizations,and academic experiences.
    • Upload in the “Documents” tab under “CV/Resume.”

  7. A minimum of two years of experience in a health care setting

  8. Current, unrestricted RN license to practice nursing in the State of Florida or the state/territory of current practice
    • Upload in the “Documents” tab under “License.”
    • International students must have a United States Social Security number to obtain a Florida RN license.