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MSN in the Field of Health Care Quality

Entrance Requirements

Applicants to the program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page personal statement about their interest in the program and current or past clinical work experience in health care.

The GRE is not required for this program.

The MSN in the Field of Health Care Quality Program accepts students for the fall and spring semesters each year. The fall application deadline is March 30; the spring application deadline is November 15. Only completed application packets will be reviewed by the admissions committee. The committee reviews applications only after the deadline, and its decisions are generally sent out in mid-April for fall matriculation and early Decemeber for spring.

We require that you use the Apply Online service to submit your application. Simply click Apply Online and follow the instructions provided.

Be aware of deadlines and program admission requirements.

The Application Packet

To be considered for the MSN in the Field of Health Care Quality Program, applicants must submit all the following items prior to the admission deadline.

• Completed application (online applications only).
• Current resume or curriculum vitae.
• A 250-500 personal statement that discusses their interest in the program and their academic/career goals.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Current RN license (applicants whose states do not issue paper licenses must print a copy from online).
• One official or certified transcript is required from each college or university attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable. If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English translation must be provided. Translations alone will not be accepted.
• A non-refundable application fee of $60. Please make a check or money order payable to The George Washington University and include your social security number on the front. Cash will not be accepted. This fee is waived for applicants who are GW graduates or who are currently registered as degree candidates at GW.
• Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit official scores on the test of English as a foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based) is required for admission. The IELTS is an acceptable alternative to the TOEFL. Passing is an overall band score of 7.0, with no individual score below 6.0. The requirement is waived for international applicants who hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher learning.