Master of Science (MS) in Nursing, APRN programs
Ohio State University-Main Campus College of Nursing · Columbus, OH
- Field: Nursing (MSN, DNP, PhD)
- Degrees: Master's, PhD, Professional doctorate
- Application fee: $60
- Letters: 3 (recommendations)
Deadlines
- MS in Nursing, autumn 2027, Round 1 (decisions late December): Oct. 16, 2026
- PhD in Nursing application: Nov. 3, 2026
- MS in Nursing, autumn 2027, Round 2 (decisions late April): March 1, 2027
Essays
Purpose and goals statement (MS) (Up to 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins)
Suggested questions: your academic and career goals; how you decided on graduate education in this specialty; how your life experiences prepared you; how you see yourself as a leader and advocate for patients.
Recorded online interview (HireVue, MS)
A few recorded questions, completed after submitting the application and before the deadline
Resume or CV
Purpose and goals statement (PhD) (1 page, single-spaced, 11-point font)
Professional experience, career goals, research area and possible research questions, faculty with similar interests, what you expect to accomplish, and your preparation for PhD study.
Editor's notes
- Ohio State admits MS nursing students in two rounds for autumn 2027: Round 1 closes October 16, 2026 and Round 2 March 1, 2027, and you must pick one specialty and one format (online or on campus) when you apply. The purpose and goals statement can run up to three single-spaced pages, but the admissions FAQ stresses a clear understanding of the advanced practice role in your chosen specialty and experience with its patient population, so spend your space there. You also need to finish a recorded HireVue interview before the deadline, and the college suggests that at least two of your three letters come from academic sources.
