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January 23, 2025

College of Nursing to reopen application window for graduate specializations

Applications for top-ranked Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs to reopen February 1.
Application deadline is March 1.

The second-round application window for The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s top-ranked Master of Science in Nursing (traditional, post-master’s and graduate entry options) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP option) programs will open on February 1, with an application deadline of March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.  

The list of programs and corresponding nurse practitioner specialty applications that prospective students can consider during the round two window includes: 

Graduate Entry Master of Science: full-time students only 

Traditional Master of Science: full-time and part-time students welcome 

  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner  
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care  
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care  
  • Pediatric Primary Care  
  • Pediatric Acute Care  

Post-Master’s Study Option:  full-time and part-time students welcome 

  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care  
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care  
  • Pediatric Primary Care  
  • Pediatric Acute Care  

BSN to DNP: full-time and part-time students welcome 

  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner  
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care  
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care  
  • Pediatric Primary Care  
  • Pediatric Acute Care  

The Post-Master's DNP application also remains open through March 1.  

Apply now

Specific admission requirements for each program can be found on their respective webpages. All programs offer a broad range of clinical and classroom education with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and wellness. Students will learn from world-renowned faculty who will provide them with a solid background in the science and foundations of nursing and expose them to the latest technology and practices.  

Questions can be directed to nursing@osu.edu. 

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