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Start Your Nursing Journey – Dual Degree, Accelerated Pathway

Ready to accelerate your path to becoming a nurse while earning two degrees? Our Dual Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program lets you complete a BSN alongside your current undergraduate degree, combining speed, rigor, and opportunity.

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Making It Happen

A Student’s Journey Through the Dual Degree ABSN Program

Program Overview

Our university offers a unique 4.5-year double major, double degree pathway for students pursuing a BSN in addition to their primary major. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with:

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in your primary major
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preparing you to sit for the NCLEX licensure exam

Program Structure

First Three Years: Complete most of the coursework for your primary major, general education requirements, and nursing prerequisites.

Junior Year Transition: In the fall of your junior year, the ABSN Program Director will review your academic progress. Eligible students will be invited for an interview in January to assess readiness for the accelerated track.

Senior Year: Begin the 16-month accelerated nursing track in August, leading to a BSN and eligibility for the NCLEX exam.

Academic Requirements for Consideration

For students who entered the University prior to Fall 2025: By the end of your junior year, you must have completed the following Learning in Common (LINC) requirements:

• F1 (Writing)
• F2 (Quantitative Reasoning)
• F3 (Language)
• F4 (Lab Science)
• Four or five M or U courses (e.g., M1–M6, U1)

Note: M5 and U2 are fulfilled through the accelerated nursing program.

• Earned at least 24 course units with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00
• Completed the following prerequisite science courses with an average of 2.67 and no grade lower than a C:
  • Anatomy and Physiology I - BIOL 103 or 106
  • Anatomy and Physiology II - BIOL104 or 107
  • Microbiology - BIOL 206
  • Fundamentals of Chemistry - CHEM 108
  • Statistics - (HLTP 189 or MATH 107 are preferred)
  • Lifespan Development - PSYC 207

Admission Criteria

Admission to the accelerated nursing program is based on:

• Meeting the required GPA criteria
• Completing a successful interview

This process ensures students are prepared for the rigor and fast pace of the accelerated nursing curriculum.

Tuition and Billing Information

As dual degree students, your tuition follows the undergraduate comprehensive fee structure through the completion of all six sessions. Your degree is not conferred until the end of these sessions.

• Comprehensive fee (27,780): Fall Semester of your Senior year (Sessions I & II): Tuition bills are issued as early as May.
• Comprehensive fee (27,780): Spring Semester of your Senior year (Sessions III & IV): Tuition bills are issued in November.
• Comprehensive fee (27,780): Additional Summer/Fall Sessions (Sessions V & VI): Tuition bills are issued in May.

During this time, you remain eligible for undergraduate-level financial aid, including Pell Grants, PA State Grants, and institutional scholarships.

We encourage you to reach out to the Student Accounts or Financial Aid offices for any detailed billing questions.

Housing

Planning to live on campus? Be sure to notify the Housing Office early about your summer housing needs before Session V of your senior year to ensure a seamless transition as you progress through the ABSN program.

Questions?

If you have any questions contact: 

Paulette Dorney PhD, RN, CCRN
Associate Professor
Director ABSN Program
dorneyp@moravian.edu