University of Virginia School of Nursing Guaranteed Admission Opportunity
Information for Virginia Tech students and graduates who may wish to take advantage of this opportunity
Guaranteed Admission opportunity with University of Virginia School of Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader Program (direct entry)
Effective August 2024
- The Clinical Nurse Leader Program (direct entry) at the University of Virginia School of Nursing offers guaranteed admission to graduates (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) of Virginia state-funded schools (State Council of Higher Education for Virginia) and Military Service Academies (U.S. Dept. of Defense), who meet minimum admission requirements.
- Health Professions Advising (HPA) at Virginia Tech specializes in advising Virginia Tech students and graduates who are interested in pursuing health professional school admission. We are providing information below, particularly about Virginia Tech courses that can serve as prerequisites for this opportunity, to assist our Virginia Tech community. Virginia Tech students and graduates are encouraged to seek advising through HPA for your individual planning and questions.
About the Clinical Nurse Leader Program (direct entry) at the University of Virginia School of Nursing
- 24-month, master of science program for individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a non-nursing field.
- Please see Clinical Nurse Leader Program (direct entry) at the University of Virginia School of Nursing, for complete information, including admissions requirements, information sessions, and contacts for questions and admissions appointments.
Guaranteed Admission Opportunity Requirements
Applicants must:
- Obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree at Virginia Tech or another Virginia Public College or University or Military Academy.
- Graduate with a 3.5 GPA or higher (this is a change for 2026) in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree program. GPA will be determined as cumulative GPA from the most recent Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree earned.
- Submit all components of a completed application, and meet all admission requirements, as explained by the Direct Entry Clinical Nurse Leader Program at the University of Virginia School of Nursing.
- Earn a grade of B- or higher in each of the prerequisite courses within five years of matriculation.
- Complete the prerequisite coursework at Virginia Tech or any other regionally accredited institution.
Virginia Tech courses that serve as prerequisites
- Health Professions Advising (HPA) at Virginia Tech provides the list below of Virginia Tech courses that serve as prerequisites for the Clinical Nurse Leader Program at the University of Virginia School of Nursing.
- PLEASE NOTE: This list is NOT comprehensive, and there may be other courses at Virginia Tech that serve as prerequisites for the below-listed courses. Please contact the Health Professions Advising office with additional questions about your individual course of study.
| Virginia Tech course name | VT credit hours | VT course # | VT course prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with Lab) | 4 credits | BMSP 2135 BMSP 2145 (Lab) | BIOL 1105 OR BIOL 1106 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with Lab) | 4 credits | BMSP 2136 BMSP 2146 (Lab) | BMSP 2135 |
| Microbiology (with Lab) | 5 credits | BIOL 2604 BIOL 2614 (Lab) | BIOL 1105 AND BIOL 1106 AND CHEM 1036 |
| Statistics | 3 credits | STAT 2004 OR STAT 3604 OR STAT 3615 | FOR STAT 2004 AND 3604: MATH 1014 OR MATH 1025 OR MATH 1225 OR MATH 1524 OR MATH 1525 FOR STAT 3615: MATH 1025 OR MATH 1205 OR MATH 1225 OR MATH 1524 OR MATH 1525 |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 credits | PSYC 2034 | PSYC 1004 |