University of Michigan Nursing Programs

University of Michigan offers nursing education pathways for students at different points in their careers, from those preparing for initial nursing licensure to registered nurses pursuing advanced practice, leadership, education, or doctoral study. The best option depends on the student’s current education, RN licensure status, desired role, preferred learning format, and state licensure requirements.

 

This profile reflects currently published offerings of the Ann Arbor nursing school. Applicants should verify program availability, admission requirements, tuition, approval, accreditation, clinical expectations, and eligibility in the state where they expect to study or practice directly with the university before applying.

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Nursing Programs at a Glance

The nursing school currently offers traditional BSN and MSN options, BSN-to-DNP specialties, a post-master’s DNP, PhD in Nursing options, and post-master’s advanced-practice certificates. The program mix and application availability can change by academic year, so applicants should use the linked program pages and contact admissions for the current cycle.

Choosing the Right Nursing Path

• Choose the traditional BSN if you are not yet an RN and want a pre-licensure program that leads toward seeking initial RN licensure after meeting all graduation and regulatory requirements.

• Compare ADN and BSN options based on your educational goals, transfer plans, timeline, financing, desired practice settings, and future graduate study plans. An ADN program was not identified among the nursing school’s currently published degree offerings.

• Consider an accelerated or second-degree BSN if you already hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and meet the school’s requirements. An accelerated BSN was not identified among the reviewed currently published offerings; confirm directly with the nursing school.

• Consider an RN-to-BSN only if you are already an RN with an associate degree or diploma. An RN-to-BSN program was not identified among the reviewed currently published nursing offerings.

• Consider an MSN, BSN-to-DNP, post-master’s DNP, PhD, or post-master’s certificate if you are already an RN and meet the prior-degree, GPA, licensure, clinical, and specialty requirements for that program.

• Consider advanced-practice pathways only after confirming the specific population focus, certification pathway, expected clinical requirements, current state authorization, and eligibility in the state where you expect to practice.

Entry-Level Nursing Pathways

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Who it is for: Students who are not yet registered nurses. The school publishes both first-year and sophomore-transfer routes to the BSN. The program is described as a four-year, lock-step curriculum for first-year entry.

Format and primary location: The BSN is based at the Ann Arbor nursing school. Most nursing classes, lectures, and the Clinical Learning Center are located at 426 North Ingalls Street. nursing.umich

Academic structure: The BSN combines nursing coursework with humanities and social and biological sciences. The school also states that students may pursue a minor in population health in a global context, which includes a required field experience. Applicants should verify whether that minor is available and appropriate for their intended entry year.nursing.umich

Published first-year preparation: The first-year admissions page lists high-school preparation expectations including four units of English, three units of mathematics—with four recommended, including second-year algebra and geometry—and four units of science. Review the current admissions page for the full list and current application process. nursing.umich

Sophomore-transfer prerequisites: The published sophomore-transfer page identifies prerequisite courses including English composition, introductory psychology, developmental psychology, organic biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nutrition, and statistics. Applicants should use the official page to verify equivalents, required grades, and current timing. nursing.umich

Clinical and simulation learning: The nursing school identifies its Clinical Learning Center at 426 North Ingalls and publishes clinical-learning information for its nursing programs. Clinical experiences are educational requirements; the specific locations, travel needs, schedules, and placements should be confirmed directly with the program.

Licensure relationship: This is a pre-licensure program that prepares eligible graduates to seek initial RN licensure. Michigan states that eligibility for licensure requires completion of an educational program in an approved school.michigan+1

Best fit for:

• High-school students seeking a traditional, campus-based BSN path

• Eligible college students seeking sophomore-transfer entry

• Students prepared to complete a structured, lock-step nursing curriculum

• Applicants who can meet clinical, health, safety, and regulatory requirements as they are communicated by the school

Official links: BSN overview · First-year BSN requirements · Sophomore-transfer BSN requirements · Nursing admissions information

Other Entry-Level Pathways

• ADN/ASN/AAS nursing: Not identified among the university’s currently published nursing offerings. Confirm available pathways directly with the nursing school.

• Practical nursing/LPN: Not identified among the university’s currently published nursing offerings. Confirm available pathways directly with the nursing school.

• Accelerated or second-degree BSN: Not identified among the reviewed currently published nursing offerings. Confirm available pathways directly with the nursing school.

• Nursing assistant or nursing aide certificate: Not identified among the university’s currently published nursing offerings. Confirm available pathways directly with the nursing school.

• Standalone pre-nursing credential: Not identified as a separate credential. The school instead publishes first-year and sophomore-transfer preparation routes for BSN applicants.

RN Completion and Degree-Advancement Options

An RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, or RN-to-DNP bridge was not identified among the currently published nursing-school offerings. The published graduate pathways generally require a BSN and RN license, while the post-master’s DNP requires prior graduate nursing education.

MSN Pathways

Credential: Master of Science in Nursing.

Intended applicant: Registered nurses who have completed, or are completing, a BSN from a CCNE-, ACEN-, or CNEA-accredited nursing education program. The school states applicants must earn the BSN before their first enrollment term. nursing.umich

Academic and licensure requirements: The published requirements state a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for credits completed toward the nursing bachelor’s degree. The school says applicants below that threshold may be reviewed case by case. Admitted students must have a valid RN license in the state where they complete clinical experiences before their first term. nursing.umich

Delivery format: The school publishes clinical and leadership MSN pathways, and it reports online MSN options. It specifically identifies online options in adult-gerontology primary care NP, primary care family NP, and primary care pediatric NP. Program plans can also include residential or hybrid learning.

Graduate admissions testing: The school states that the GRE is not required for MSN or DNP admission consideration.

Academic progression: MSN study may support doctoral study or post-master’s options where separate admissions criteria are met. It does not guarantee admission to a later program, certification, licensure, employment, or career advancement.

Official links: MSN overview · MSN admission requirements · Digital education and state information

BSN-to-DNP Pathways

Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice through post-baccalaureate specialty pathways.

Intended applicant: Registered nurses with a BSN who meet the school’s graduate admissions and specialty requirements. The school publishes three- and four-year plans with web-blended coursework for BSN-to-DNP study. nursing.umich

Published specialty options:

The specialty names and available program plans are published by the nursing school. Confirm whether your intended specialty is open for the term you want, how it is delivered, and its current clinical and campus-residency requirements.nursing.umich+1

Clinical learning: The school publishes clinical-placement information and says it works with clinical sites across Michigan and beyond. Applicants should confirm current placement processes, potential travel, compliance standards, preceptor expectations, and the state or location where clinical education can occur. nursing.umich

Official links: DNP overview · Graduate specialties · Graduate admission requirements

Post-Master’s DNP

Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Who it is for: Experienced nurses who already hold an MSN and want doctoral nursing-practice study.nursing.umich

Format and timeline: The school publishes web-blended weekly coursework with some on-campus days each semester and states that students may choose two- or three-year program plans.nursing.umich

Residency: The program describes a DNP residency and reports that it has clinical-site relationships throughout the country. Clinical arrangements, state eligibility, travel, schedule, and residency expectations should be confirmed directly with the program.nursing.umich

Official links: Post-Master’s DNP overview · Post-Master’s DNP admission requirements

Graduate Nursing Programs

Master of Science in Nursing

The school publishes an MSN for currently licensed RNs with a BSN. It identifies clinical and leadership pathways and publishes online options for selected clinical specialties. The former Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation MSN program states that it will not accept applications for Fall 2026; applicants should not assume that a leadership MSN option is currently open without direct confirmation.

Potential professional functions: Depending on the selected program and any later licensure or certification requirements, graduate study may support advanced clinical nursing, nursing leadership, education, systems improvement, or other professional functions. It does not guarantee any role, credential, certification, or employment outcome.

Advanced-Practice MSN and DNP Specialties

The school lists the following advanced-practice specialty areas:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner

• Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse-Midwifery

• Nurse-Midwifery / Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner combined pathway.

The university specifically states that selected primary-care MSN programs are available online: adult-gerontology primary care NP, primary care family NP, and primary care pediatric NP. The published online plans use primarily asynchronous courses; the family and adult-gerontology primary-care online programs also require up to three days on campus each semester for competency assessment, skills building, and simulation.nursing.umich

For APRN options, prospective students should confirm the exact degree level, specialty availability, national-certification pathway, clinical-hour expectations, campus-visit schedule, clinical placement process, and state board eligibility before enrolling.

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

Credential: Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD).

Who it is for: Registered nurses pursuing doctoral-level nursing research education. The school’s FAQ states that the PhD is available through post-baccalaureate and post-master’s curricula.

RN license: The published requirements state that admitted students must have an active and unencumbered RN license before the first term of enrollment.nursing.umich

Official link: PhD admission requirements

Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificates

Credential: Post-master’s advanced-practice certificate.

Who it is for: Nurses who have completed a master’s or doctoral program and seek advanced-practice preparation in a focus area different from their original graduate nursing specialty.nursing.umich

Published certificate options:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse-Midwifery

Format: The admissions page states that these advanced-practice certificates are available as on-campus programs. nursing.umich

Published admissions requirements: Applicants must hold an eligible graduate nursing degree, a BSN from an appropriately accredited nursing program, and at least a 3.0 GPA in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Before enrollment, admitted students must hold an active, unencumbered RN license in the state where they will complete clinical experiences. nursing.umich

Official links: Certificate overview · Certificate admission requirements

Admissions Requirements

Entry-Level BSN Admissions

Published requirements differ by applicant type.

• First-year applicants: The school publishes recommended and required high-school academic preparation, including English, mathematics, and science coursework. Review the official first-year page for the complete list, current application process, and any portfolio or assessment requirements. nursing.umich

• Sophomore-transfer applicants: The school publishes prerequisite expectations in English composition, psychology, developmental psychology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nutrition, and statistics. Confirm course equivalencies, grades, and timing with admissions.nursing.umich

• Transfer records: The admissions FAQ states that transcripts may be submitted through e-transcript vendors or directly from the issuing institution.nursing.umich

• Structure: The FAQ describes the BSN as a lock-step four-year program.nursing.umich

MSN Admissions

The published MSN requirements include:

• A completed or in-progress BSN from a CCNE-, ACEN-, or CNEA-accredited nursing education program; the degree must be completed before the first enrollment term.nursing.umich

• A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in credits completed toward the nursing bachelor’s degree, with case-by-case review noted for applicants below that benchmark.nursing.umich

• A valid RN license in the state where clinical experiences will occur before the first enrollment term.nursing.umich

• No GRE requirement for MSN or DNP admission consideration.nursing.umich

DNP Admissions

BSN-to-DNP and post-master’s DNP requirements vary by pathway and specialty. The school’s published information identifies web-blended BSN-to-DNP plans and a post-master’s DNP for nurses with an MSN. Verify GPA, RN license, practice experience, transcript, reference, certification, clinical, and residency requirements for the exact pathway directly with graduate admissions.

PhD and Post-Master’s Certificate Admissions

• PhD: An active, unencumbered RN license is required before the first term for admitted students. nursing.umich

• Post-master’s advanced-practice certificates: The school publishes a graduate nursing-degree requirement, a BSN requirement, minimum 3.0 GPAs in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, and an active, unencumbered RN license in the clinical-experience state before enrollment. nursing.umich

Admissions requirements and clinical-compliance standards can change. Confirm all current requirements and deadlines directly with the university.

Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure Considerations

Institutional Accreditation

Institutional accreditation was not independently confirmed in the reviewed official source set for this profile. Prospective students should confirm the institution’s current accreditor and standing through the university’s accreditation information and the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA resources before enrolling.

Programmatic Nursing Accreditation

The nursing school states that the following programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through June 30, 2032:

• Baccalaureate degree program in nursing

• Master’s degree program in nursing

• Doctor of Nursing Practice program

• Post-master’s APRN certificate program. nursing.umich

The official CCNE directory also lists the Ann Arbor nursing school. Review the CCNE Michigan directory and confirm the status, dates, and coverage of the exact program before applying.directory.ccnecommunity

State Approval

The nursing school states that its baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing, with the most recent cited approval from June 2019 valid through May 2027. Michigan’s licensing agency states that RN licensure applicants must complete an educational program in an approved school. Verify current approval directly through the Michigan nursing education-programs page because approval status and renewal periods can change.michigan+1

Licensure and Distance Learning

Nursing licensure is regulated by states. Students considering online, hybrid, campus-based, clinical, DNP, MSN, certificate, or APRN options should verify that the curriculum meets requirements in the state where they will be located during education and where they seek licensure, certification, or practice.

The nursing school publishes a state-by-state disclosure for online programs and reports that, as of August 1, 2025, its online curriculum met regulations and educational requirements for licensure or certification in a specified group of states and Washington, D.C. That list can change, and some program types have different restrictions. The school also states it was not accepting international applicants to its online programs because of regulatory, licensure, and placement constraints. Review the current digital education and state-authorization information and contact the program before applying. nursing.umich

Program approval and national accreditation are related but different quality and regulatory considerations.

Tuition, Financial Aid, and Costs

The nursing school directs students to the Office of the Registrar for current tuition rates, class fees, and residency-classification rules. It does not present a single universal nursing-program tuition figure on the reviewed school tuition page. nursing.umich

Current nursing-program tuition and fees were not clearly published in a program-specific format. Contact the university for an individualized cost estimate.

Important cost questions include:

• Whether tuition differs by undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, residency, and online status.

• Whether selected clinical, simulation, technology, lab, health-insurance, travel, background-check, immunization, testing, or professional fees apply.

• Whether campus visits are required for a hybrid or online pathway.

• How scholarships, federal aid, employer support, military benefits, and payment arrangements apply to the exact program.

The nursing FAQ notes that the institution’s Go Blue Guarantee provides free tuition to eligible Michigan families with income at or below $125,000 and assets below $125,000, and that qualifying nursing students may receive coverage for the full cost of attendance, including housing and fees. Eligibility rules and benefit levels should be confirmed using the current financial-aid materials. nursing.umich

• Nursing tuition and fees

• University financial aid

• Office of the Registrar tuition information

Clinical Learning and Student Support

The nursing school describes clinical learning, campus-based simulation, and clinical partnerships as elements of its programs.

• Clinical Learning Center: Most nursing classes, lectures, and the Clinical Learning Center are located at 426 North Ingalls Street. nursing.umich

• Clinical sites: The school reports access to more than 600 clinical sites across Michigan and beyond. This is a description of its clinical network, not a promise of a specific placement, site, schedule, preceptor, or geographic location. nursing.umich

• Placement support: The school publishes contacts for its clinical-placement office. Ask the program how clinical requirements are arranged for your specialty, state, and delivery format. nursing.umich

• Online clinical programs: Certain online MSN primary-care NP programs use primarily asynchronous coursework but include in-person requirements. The school states that online family NP and adult-gerontology primary-care NP students come to campus each semester for up to three days of assessment, skills building, and simulation. nursing.umich

• Counseling and well-being support: The graduate handbook identifies nursing-school counseling and psychological services and university counseling resources. Confirm current access and eligibility directly with the school. nursing.umich

• Disability and accessibility services: Ask admissions and the university’s accessibility office about accommodation processes before enrollment, especially if a program has clinical, laboratory, simulation, travel, or on-campus participation requirements.

Questions to Ask Before Applying

• Is this exact program approved or authorized for a student who lives in my state?

• Does it meet education requirements for my intended RN, APRN, or other professional license or certification?

• Am I applying as a first-year, sophomore-transfer, BSN-prepared RN, post-master’s, or doctoral applicant?

• Are university admission and nursing-program admission separate steps for my pathway?

• Which prerequisite courses must I complete, and how will transfer equivalents be evaluated?

• What is the full cost, including tuition, student fees, clinical requirements, travel, supplies, technology, testing, background checks, and health-compliance expenses?

• Which classes are online, hybrid, or campus-based, and which on-campus visits are required?

• Where could clinicals, residencies, practicums, or simulations occur, and what travel flexibility is expected?

• Can I work while enrolled, given the current academic, clinical, and on-campus requirements?

• Which accreditation and Michigan Board of Nursing approval information applies to my exact degree, specialty, and location?

• What academic, clinical-preparation, accessibility, counseling, and career-planning support is available?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which nursing programs are currently offered?

The reviewed official pages identify a traditional BSN, MSN pathways, BSN-to-DNP specialty options, a post-master’s DNP, a PhD in Nursing, and post-master’s advanced-practice certificates.

Which program fits someone who is not yet an RN?

The traditional BSN is the published pre-licensure option for eligible first-year and sophomore-transfer applicants who are not already RNs.

Is an ADN or practical-nursing program available?

An ADN/ASN/AAS or practical-nursing/LPN program was not identified among the nursing school’s currently published offerings. Confirm available pathways directly with the nursing school.

Is an accelerated BSN available?

An accelerated or second-degree BSN was not identified among the reviewed currently published nursing offerings. Applicants who already have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree should contact nursing admissions rather than assume an accelerated route is available.

Does the nursing school offer an RN-to-BSN program?

An RN-to-BSN program was not identified among the reviewed currently published nursing offerings. The school’s BSN is an entry-level pathway, while its graduate programs generally require a BSN and RN license.

Are MSN programs available online?

The school publishes online MSN options in adult-gerontology primary care NP, primary care family NP, and primary care pediatric NP. Online programs may still include campus visits, simulation, skills assessment, and clinical requirements. nursing.umich

Are clinical experiences required?

Clinical requirements depend on the degree and specialty. The school publishes clinical learning and placement information and reports relationships with clinical sites across Michigan and beyond. Confirm exact requirements for your program, location, and enrollment year.nursing.umich

Does the school offer DNP pathways?

Yes. The school publishes BSN-to-DNP specialty pathways and a post-master’s DNP. BSN-to-DNP study has published three- and four-year plans, while the post-master’s DNP has published two- and three-year options.

Which nurse practitioner and midwifery specialties are listed?

Published specialties include adult-gerontology acute care NP, adult-gerontology primary care NP, primary care family NP, primary care pediatric NP, nurse-midwifery, and a combined nurse-midwifery/primary care family NP pathway.

How can I verify accreditation and Michigan approval?

Review the nursing school’s accreditations and disclosures page, the CCNE Michigan directory, and the Michigan Board of Nursing education-program resources. Confirm the current status of your exact program directly with the nursing school.

How should transfer students begin?

Students who began college after high school generally should review the published sophomore-transfer BSN requirements. The page identifies prerequisite coursework, while the admissions FAQ explains transcript-submission options. Contact nursing admissions for a current transfer-credit and application review.

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