Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) · Boston, MA · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Mass General Brigham University says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01General ChemistryChemistry (Basic Chemistry, Intro to Chemistry, or Intro to Chemistry for Health Professions)MGBU's online equivalent is HCHEM-452-DL (3 credits).
source · mgbu.edu
“Chemistry (no lab): Basic Chemistry, Intro to Chemistry, or Intro to Chemistry for Health Professions will be accepted.”
labnomin gradeC+ - 02Anatomy & Physiology IHuman Anatomy & Physiology 1Separate Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses are an accepted alternative.
source · mgbu.edu
“Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 (no lab) or Human Anatomy (no lab) and Human Physiology (no lab).”
labnomin gradeC+ - 03Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Anatomy & Physiology 2Separate Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses are an accepted alternative.
source · mgbu.edu
“Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 (no lab) or Human Anatomy (no lab) and Human Physiology (no lab).”
labnomin gradeC+ - 04Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman Growth & Development (Developmental Psychology)Must cover the full lifespan.
source · mgbu.edu
“Human Growth & Development (aka: Developmental Psychology ): Course must cover lifespan including physical, cognitive, and emotional development.”
min gradeC+ - 05MicrobiologyMicrobiology
source · mgbu.edu
“Microbiology : Must include content on microbes. No lab component is required.”
labnomin gradeC+ - 06NutritionHuman NutritionExercise, sport, and weight-control courses are excluded.
source · mgbu.edu
“Human Nutrition : Exercise, sport, or weight control courses do not meet this requirement.”
min gradeC+ - 07StatisticsStatisticsMust include inferential statistics.
source · mgbu.edu
“Statistics : Must include inferential statistics.”
min gradeC+
Minimum prerequisite grade
C+
source · mgbu.edu
“Completion of the courses listed below with a minimum letter grade of C+ or higher is required to satisfy the ABSN program's prerequisite requirements.”
Prerequisites in progress
At least 3 complete at submission; no more than 4 outstanding at submission; no more than 2 outstanding in the semester before matriculation
The FAQ on the same page says 'no more than two (2) outstanding prerequisites at the time of application', which conflicts with the 'no more than four' statement in the How to Apply section.
source · mgbu.edu
“For admission consideration, applicants must have a minimum of three prerequisites completed at the time of application submission.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Prerequisite time limit
7 years, measured from course completion to anticipated matriculation
Example given: courses completed in or after the Summer 2020 term are accepted for the Summer 2027 cycle. A waiver is available for extenuating circumstances.
source · mgbu.edu
“Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the last seven (7) years. Time is measured from the time of course completion to the time of anticipated matriculation.”
Course attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 preferred
The FAQ also says 'The School of Nursing generally prefers candidates to have a GPA of 3.0.' A university blog article instead says 'We look for a baccalaureate grade point average of 2.70 or above. A graduate grade point average of 3.30 or above also qualifies.' The program page value is used here.
source · mgbu.edu
“Cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.0 or above is preferred”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
No TEAS required
source · mgbu.edu
“The TEAS is not required for admission.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Labs
No lab required for chemistry, anatomy & physiology, or microbiology
All prerequisites are offered online by the university. No explicit policy on online courses from other schools is stated.
source · mgbu.edu
“Microbiology : Must include content on microbes. No lab component is required.”
Where prerequisites may be taken
Any fully accredited college or university that awards credit and a transcript
Community colleges are not specifically mentioned.
source · mgbu.edu
“They must be taken at a fully accredited college or university where college credit and a transcript are earned.”
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Mass General Brigham University publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Full-time Summer (May 2027) startDeadline Jan 15, 2027Cycle is listed as Open Now. Start is printed only as 'May 2027' with no day. Only Verified NursingCAS applications are considered. No more than two prerequisites may be outstanding in the Spring 2027 semester.
source · mgbu.edu
“NursingCAS application cycle (for Summer - May 2027): Open Now Priority Deadline: October 1, 2026* Final Deadline: January 15, 2027*”
Part-time Summer (May 2027) startRolling admissionCycle is listed as Open Now with rolling admission. Start is printed only as 'May 2027' with no day.
source · mgbu.edu
“NursingCAS application cycle (for Summer - May 2027): Open Now Rolling admission Final Deadline: March 3, 2027*”
NursingCAS
Yes
Only Verified applications are considered.
source · mgbu.edu
“The program participates in NursingCAS, the Centralized Application Service for Nursing. All students are required to apply to NursingCAS.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Application fee
Required; amount not stated
source · mgbu.edu
“Application with the application fee”
MGBU online prerequisite tuition
$545 per credit
Applies to MGBU's online prerequisite courses, not to the ABSN itself. Discounts are offered for MGBU applicants.
source · mgbu.edu
“Tuition for prerequisites is $545/cr”
ABSN tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Bachelor's degree
Non-nursing bachelor's from an accredited US institution; may be in progress if completed before matriculation
Foreign degrees require a course-by-course credential evaluation.
source · mgbu.edu
“Admission into the ABSN program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited US college or university.”
Personal statement
Required; about 3 double-spaced pages on why you chose to become an RN
MGBU custom questions are also submitted in NursingCAS.
source · mgbu.edu
“The personal Statement should be approximately three (3) pages in length, double spaced.”
English proficiency
TOEFL iBT 89 or IELTS 6.5, taken within two years of the application deadline, for applicants without an English-language degree
source · mgbu.edu
“The minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score accepted is 89 and the minimum IELTS score accepted is 6.5.”
- Immunization and compliance requirements apply; details are on a separate page.
source · mgbu.edu
“Information on requirements can be found in our immunization/compliance section.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Recommendation letters Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“2 letters: at least one academic and one professional; no more than 4 reviewed” vs “2 required”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Healthcare experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
Resume Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
Onsite
Classes are usually on campus 2 days per week. Students are in class or clinical 5-6 days per week.
source · mgbu.edu
“Format: Onsite”
Start terms
Spring (January) and Summer (May)
The catalog says 'Spring FT Cohort begins in January. Summer FT Cohort begins in May.' The part-time catalog page says 'Fall PT Cohort begins in September.'
source · mgbu.edu
“Semester Starts: Spring | Summer”
Cohort size
About 85 students
source · mgbu.edu
“Our cohort size averages 85 students.”
Working during the program
Strongly discouraged for full-time students; work schedules not accommodated
source · mgbu.edu
“It is strongly recommended that students do not work while attending the full-time program.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Mass General Brigham University, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- What Is an ABSN? Your Guide to Accelerated Nursing Programs | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · program page · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Accelerated BSN Program | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · program page · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Apply | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Admissions | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Online Prerequisites | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Introduction to Chemistry (HCHEM-452-DL) | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Privacy Policy | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 3 · policy · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Financial Aid | Mass General Brigham University of Health Professionstier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions - Curriculum Plan - Accelerated BSN Full-Time Cohortstier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions - Curriculum Plan - Accelerated BSN - Part-Time Cohorttier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions - Curriculum Plan - Accelerated BSN Full-Time Cohortstier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 14, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Part-time start terms conflict: the program page lists Spring and Summer part-time cycles, while the catalog says the Fall PT Cohort begins in September.
- Maximum outstanding prerequisites at submission conflict: the How to Apply section says no more than four, while the FAQ says no more than two.
- The catalog lists a Martha's Vineyard cohort curriculum, but its availability and admission details are not described.
- ABSN tuition and the application fee amount are not printed on the provided pages.
- GPA expectation differs between the program page (3.0 preferred) and a blog article (2.70 baccalaureate or 3.30 graduate).
- The catalog part-time page says 'Fall PT Cohort begins in September', but the program page lists Spring and Summer part-time cycles. Which part-time start terms are current?
- The catalog lists a Martha's Vineyard ABSN cohort. Is it currently admitting, and under what requirements?
- How many prerequisites may be outstanding at application? The How to Apply section says up to four; the FAQ says no more than two.
- What GPA is expected? The program page says 3.0 preferred; a blog post says 2.70 baccalaureate or 3.30 graduate.
- The ABSN tuition amount is not printed on the provided pages.
- The program page shows two different first-time NCLEX pass rates (93% and 91%).
- Two readings of the page disagreed on recommendations: 2 letters: at least one academic and one professional; no more than 4 reviewed | 2 required.
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