Overview

Consisting of three and a half semesters of courses with a shortened summer break, you can earn a BSN in 16 months. The sequence of courses is designed for accelerated students in a fast-paced program.

Benefits of the SDO

Earn your BSN degree in 16 months.

You'll build supportive relationships with other Second Degree Option students at University of Detroit Mercy by moving through your courses together in a cohort model.

Most courses are the same as the Traditional BSN, with some modifications to allow for accelerated pace.

Seven-week terms set a fast program pace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Nursing Care of Children and Families

Population Health and Epidemiology

Integrative Seminar For Nursing Practice

Nursing Leadership Immersion

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Highland Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcript

250-word essay on any topic

Letter of recommendation

Bank statement

Statement of Financial Support form (if applicable)

Passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33604 USD / year

≈ 33604 USD / year
Out-of-State

33604 USD / year

≈ 33604 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33604 USD / year

≈ 33604 USD / year

Living costs

Highland Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Benefits of the SDO

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Highland Park

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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