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ABSN

Accelerated BSN (Second Degree)

Offered by Upstate Medical University Syracuse, New York

Overview

Tuition $8,083
Accreditor CCNE
Duration 12–18 months
A fast track BSN for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN in about 12 to 18 months of full time study.

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.

Getting in

What Upstate Medical University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 3.0
Recommendation letters 3
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses
  • Background check
  • Drug screen

The College of Nursing has no traditional BSN; this is the Accelerated BSN for holders of a bachelor's degree in another field (5 full-time semesters, fall start). Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0, three professional references on the department form, official transcripts, prerequisites (A&P I and II with lab, microbiology, chemistry, sociology, English, developmental psychology, statistics, technical writing; chemistry and biology done by January 15, the rest by August 1). Applications open October 1, 2026 and close January 15, 2027 for Fall 2027; $100 deposit on acceptance.

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Upstate Medical University. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

5

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

1

Application basics

1