MSN Direct Entry as Second Degree:
MIDAS Program

Admission and Application Requirements

Admission to the MIDAS program is competitive. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis for each Fall entry cohort. There is no application deadline, but apply early for guidance regarding prerequisite courses and to avoid the possibility of being placed on a waiting list.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Prerequisite courses required (Partal list of approved courses):
  • Anatomy and physiology (lectures and labs) - 2 semesters or 3 quarters 
  • Microbiology (lecture only) - 1 semester or quarter,
  • Statistics - 1 semester or quarter. 
• MIDAS Application 
• $35.00 application fee (check or money order payable to Xavier University)
• One official transcript from each college/university attended.
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
• Three references 
• Current resume & personal essay describing motivation for nursing career and ability for 20 months of full-time study.

A personal interview may be required.

International students: Contact the Office of Graduate Services regarding additional requirements.

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Marilyn Gomez, Director of Nursing Student Services, at gomez@xavier.edu or (513) 745-4392.