rerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to the start date of the semester to which you are applying. AP courses will count toward fulfilling these prerequisite course requirements, as long as you received college credit for the course. The CLEP exam is not accepted as a substitute for these prerequisites. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to the start date of the semester to which you are applying. The following prerequisites are required to be considered for admission:

Completion of any Baccalaureate degree or higher, plus:
16 Semester or 24 Quarter credits of natural, behavioral, and/or social sciences*: Includes Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Psychology
Human Anatomy - 4 credits: Must be completed within seven (7) years of the semester to which you are applying. Lab must be in person, virtual labs will not be accepted**
Physiology - 4 credits: Must be completed within seven (7) years of the semester to which you are applying. Lab must be in person, virtual labs will not be accepted**
Microbiology - 4 credits: Must be completed within seven (7) years of the semester to which you are applying. Lab must be in person, virtual labs will not be accepted**
1 Psychology course*: Any psychology course will suffice
6 Semester or 9 Quarter credits of Communication*: Must include a College composition course. We can accept a combination of written, oral, and group communication. Please note that the written communication requirement must fulfill the undergraduate writing requirement for the University where you received your Bachelor's degree.
1 Statistics course
Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended:
For the Master's Entry MSN option, we require the proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree (in any field) from an accredited institution.
Official or unofficial transcripts should be uploaded through the online application form.
Transcripts must reflect the name of the institution attended, degree earned, grades earned and GPA.
Applicants should ensure that all transcripts are readable once uploaded. Submission of official transcripts is ONLY required for all admitted students who decide to enroll.
We require translated transcripts for all international applicants.
A preferred Bachelor's institution GPA of 3.0 or above
Please note that ME-MSN applicants must have a Bachelor's institution GPA above 2.75 in order to be considered for admissions. The Bachelor's institution GPA is the GPA of coursework taken at your Bachelor's degree-granting institution.
Personal Statement:
Your Master's Entry MSN personal statement is your chance to tell us about:
Your personal and professional background and why you want to pursue a Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Explain any discrepancies between your grades or any circumstances that may have affected your GPA.
Formatting requirements: Please ensure your personal statement is double spaced, 10-12 point font, with 1-inch margins, and a maximum of two (2) pages long.
Professional resume (1-2 page limit)
Two letters of recommendation:
In the online form, enter the names and e-mail addresses for recommenders. They will receive an e-mail from USF with instructions to upload their letter. Please note that letters of recommendation must be on letterhead and signed by the recommender.
For international students only:
For those students seeking an F1 visa, USF is not able to issue an I-20 to a prospective student before they have met all criteria for full-admission. International students are required to submit the following:

Certificate of Finance
Copy of passport
TOEFL, IETLS, or PTE English language proficiency exam

IELTS - 7, TOEFL (IBT) - 100, PTE - 68