The Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway (AMNP) is an entry level nursing pathway for individuals with bachelor’s degrees (or higher) in a non-nursing field who desire a career change to nursing.
The accelerated curriculum provides pre-licensure course work leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in only three semesters, admitting students every spring. Course work and clinical learning experiences are completed on campus.
Graduates of the AMNP pathway are eligible to apply to sit for the National Certification Licensure Exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.
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AMNP Admission Requirements
Prospective students must meet the following requirements for admission:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
- Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Combined score of 297 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE or score of 480 on the GMAT. Test scores submitted to UAB from the GRE or GMAT must not be more than five years old. International students must achieve a TOEFL examination score of at least 500. For more information on the Test Score Waiver process click here.
- Completion of AMNP foundation/pre-requisite courses (table below) with at least a 3.0 GPA and a “C” or better in each course. All prerequisite courses must be verified as complete or in progress by the application deadline. If not, the application may be deemed incomplete for consideration. Pre-requisite courses that are in progress must be verified with a transcript or a letter from the institution the student is attending by the application deadline. All courses must be completed before the start of the program.
- Check UAB's equivalency of transfer credit database to confirm how previous institutions' courses will equate to UAB credit.
Courses Credit BY 115 Human Anatomy with lab2 4 BY 116 Human Physiology with lab2 4 BY 261 Microbiology with lab 4 CH 105/106 Intro to Chemistry I with lab
OR CH 115/116 General Chemistry I with lab4 CH 107/108 Intro to Chemistry II with lab
OR CH 117/118 General Chemistry II with lab14 PY 212 Developmental Psychology 3 Elementary/Descriptive Statistics (MA 180, PUH 250, PY 216) 3 MA 105 Pre-Calculus
OR MA 110 Finite Math
OR higher3 NTR 222 Nutrition 3 1Only applies to students who take microbiology at UAB; otherwise, students may take any other life science with a lab excluding Geology or Astronomy.
2Anatomy and Physiology coursework must have been taken within the last 7 years. A sequence in Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II will also apply.- Three letters of professional reference attesting to the applicant's potential for graduate study.
- An essay responding to a prompt provided in the application.
- Applicants should submit an official transcript from every college or university they have ever attended (even if for only one semester). Transcripts may be emailed electronically by the issuing institution to the UAB Graduate School to gradschool@uab.edu or mailed to:
- UAB Graduate School
LHL G03
1720 2nd Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35294-0013
- UAB Graduate School
- If applicable, applicants who were previously enrolled in a Nursing School or Program must provide a letter of good standing from their previous institution, indicating that the applicant is in good standing and eligible to return to that school or program. The letter of good standing should be submitted to the UAB SON Office of Student Success by emailing sonadmissions@uab.edu by the published application deadline.
- A personal interview.
- All application materials must be received by the published application deadline with fee.
- For those applying to the Priority Deadline, all application documents must be received by June 1. Consideration will be given to a limited number of fully qualified applicants. Applicants must at a minimum have met the stated admission requirements and completed a significant portion or all of the prerequisite coursework. Priority applicants may be selected for an interview, moved to the regular fall review, or denied an offer of admission.
- International students (non-US citizens) should follow additional guidelines list under “Information for International Students” at the bottom of this page.
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Application for Admission/Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Entry Date: Spring 2026Priority Deadline1: June 1, 2025Regular Deadline: September 2, 2025To Start the Application Process
1For those applying to the Priority Deadline, all application documents must be received by June 1. Consideration will be given to a limited number of fully qualified applicants. Applicants must at a minimum have met the stated admission requirements and completed a significant portion or all of the prerequisite coursework. Priority applicants may be selected for an interview, moved to the regular fall review, or denied an offer of admission.
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AMNP Outcomes
Upon completion of the Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the assimilation of multiple perspectives and knowledge, nursing history, liberal arts, and science into nursing practice to develop a unique way of knowing, caring, and clinical judgement.
- Practice person-centered, holistic care by establishing relationships, effective communication, and formulation of individualized plans of care.
- Engage in partnerships and advocacy efforts throughout the healthcare delivery continuum for collaborative activities that support optimal population health.
- Apply theoretical foundations and evidence-based care concepts to support high-quality healthcare delivery and ongoing scholarly nursing practice.
- Incorporate established and emerging principles of quality and safety science in care delivery and maintain a culture of safety within healthcare organizations.
- Collaborate with professionals across healthcare disciplines and lead within care-oriented interprofessional teams.
- Incorporate resources to lead safe, equitable, and high-quality care within healthcare systems.
- Integrate healthcare information technologies to facilitate care delivery and support the expansion of knowledge for practice.
- Develop a professional identity that reflects the values of the nursing profession including ethical comportment, intentional participation, professional accountability, and principles of social justice.
- Utilize reflection and personal development strategies to support ongoing professional growth, resilience, maturity, and capacity for leadership.
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Program of Study
The AMNP program of study1 is accelerated and can be completed in three semesters. This program only accepts students to begin in spring semesters.
Graduates are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam at which time they may apply for employment as a professional nurse.
Year One - First Term: Spring Credit Hours NUR 520 Foundational Competencies for the Professional Nurse 3 hours NUR 521L Foundational Skills for the Professional Nurse 3 hours NUR 526 Adult Health Nursing I: Managing Chronic & Episodic Health Cond. 2 hours NUR 527L Nursing Practicum with Adults I 2 hours NUR 524 Pharmacology for AMNP 3 hours NUR 528 Pathophysiology for AMNP 2 hours NUR 522 Mental Health Nursing 3 hours Total Credit Hours 18 Year One - Second Term: Summer Credit Hours NUR 556 Adult Health Nursing II: Managing Acute Health Conditions 4 hours NUR 537L Nursing Practicum with Adults II 3 hours NUR 552 Nursing Care of Women and Children 4 hours NUR 553L Nursing Practicum with Women and Children 2 hours NUR 538 Pathophysiology for AMNP II 2 hours NUR 542 Health Promotion, Prevention, Population, and Policy 3 hours NUR 559Q Concepts of Transitional Care Coordination 4 hours Total Credit Hours 22 Year One - Third Term: Fall Credit Hours NUR 546 Adult Health Nursing III: Managing Complex Health Conditions 2 hours NUR 549 Synthesis Review Course 1 hours NUR 551L Nursing Practicum with Vulnerable Populations 2 hours NUR 550 Professional Leadership and Role Transition 4 hours NUR 558L Clinical Synthesis and Role Immersion 5 hours NUR 519Q Evidence-Based Nursing and Health Care Technology 4 hours Total Credit Hours 18 1Curriculum is currently under revision due to credentialing updates and new programs of study will be updated in 2024.
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Tuition and Fees
The following tuition and fees are valid for the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition and fees and are SUBJECT TO CHANGE annually based on approval from the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees and/or university.
The estimates below are based on the costs listed at the UAB Office of Planning and Analysis website.
Each student’s costs will vary depending upon a number of factors including state of residence, the number of credits taken in a semester. Fees vary by program and course.
Tuition and Fees
UAB School of Nursing 2024-2025Resident
Charge ($)Non-resident
Charge ($)AMNP Coursework (classroom; each semester hour) 610 1,505 Fees - UAB School of Nursing Cost ($) Educational Support and Technology Fee (per course) 235 Student Hospitalization Insurance Fee (per month)1 270 Expenses (Estimated) Cost ($) Uniforms2 350 Books and supplies (estimate per term) 600 Lab Kit2 225 Smart Phone or Electronic handheld device to access internet2 350 Room and Board (on campus, per term, cost varies depending on dorm) 3,600 Background Check (annual estimate) 92 1 Estimate based on one student. May be waived with documented proof of equal or greater coverage.
2 These must be purchased upon initial enrollment in the School of Nursing and should be planned for in student budgets. -
Funding Your Education
University Scholarships and Financial Aid
Information on Financial Aid, University Scholarships and other funding opportunities are available on UAB's Cost & Aid website.
UAB School of Nursing Scholarships
The UAB School of Nursing offers many scholarships, both need and merit based, to support nursing students across all programs. Scholarships are awarded twice a year, during the spring and fall semesters and requires just one application to be considered for all undergraduate or graduate scholarships. For more information or to start the scholarship application process, visit the SON Scholarship Application webpage.
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Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows
The Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows is a graduate fellowship program for Peace Corps Volunteers admitted to the Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway (AMNP).
The Peace Corps Graduate Fellows Appointment Qualifies Students for:
- the in-state tuition rate
- a one-time scholarship of $5,000
- the opportunity to apply for other scholarships available to AMNP students
- Application Form
Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows at UAB will:
- Participate in the translation of their global experience to advance the Peace Corps’ third goal “to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans” by engaging in meaningful experiences with underserved communities in the Greater Birmingham area.
- Partner with community organizations to provide opportunities for students to address selected community or population health problems through their clinical practicum experiences in the AMNP.
- Fellows will address two major health issues during these community experiences: reduction of health disparities and preparing the nursing workforce to impact health disparities.
- Have opportunities to work and collaborate with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers residing in the Greater Birmingham area on community projects targeting underserved populations with health disparities.
- Learn in a dynamic environment with access to populations with health disparities that impact both urban and rural populations.
- Be mentored by a faculty who has both served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and entered nursing via the Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway.
For more information, contact:
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Information for International Students
NOTE: Prospective International students must first contact UAB International Admissions to determine eligibility to study in the U.S. and/or submit an application for admission to UAB.
The table below provides information on eligibility requirements for the AMNP Program.
AMNP F1 or J1 Visa Acceptable Not eligible for this program College Degree (Bachelors Equivalent) Required Foreign Transcripts Evaluated** Required English Proficiency Required GRE Required U.S. RN License Not Required Application Requirements
- Prospective students must have a bachelors degree in a non-nursing field equivalent to that offered by a U.S. regionally accredited educational institution.
- International applicants must, as part of their application, provide a detailed course by course evaluation of their academic transcripts and verification of their academic credentials. Students may use one of the following firms for transcript evaluation; a report of the evaluation must be submitted directly to the UAB School of Nursing prior to admission decisions.
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 USA
Website: www.ece.org - World Education Services
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087 USA
Website: www.wes.org
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on prior college/university course work.
- Applicants must complete and submit their scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of the application process. If the GRE was completed prior to application, only scores completed within the previous 5 years are accepted.
- Completion of a formal admission interview.
- Meet English language requirements. Students must submit scores on Tests of English Language (TOEFL or IELTS) and achieve the following minimum scores
- TOEFL iBT 80 and minimum of 18 in each of the 4 test sections, or
- IELTS 6.5 and minimum of 6.0 in at least 2 of the 4 test sections.
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