Our 3+2 Nursing Program gives you the richness of a liberal arts education and the highly-focused training of a Master’s in Nursing degree. It’s a combination that brings greater compassion and understanding to one of today’s most in-demand careers.
3+2 Nursing Program with Case Western Reserve University
Earn Your Bachelor and Master’s Degree in 5 Years.
This accelerated program—and your future—begins with a biology degree at John Carroll.
Here, you’ll experience the engagement and camaraderie that comes with smaller class sizes, and the deeper connections of hands-on research.
Our expert faculty will encourage you every step of the way, sharing their real-world experience and helping you build a strong foundation for your nursing program.
Because a balanced experience produces more successful graduates, you’ll also receive the hallmarks of a liberal arts education—proficiency in writing and communications, and a true commitment to diversity.
Then, after successfully completing your junior year, you’ll enter the Masters of Nursing Program at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPBSN) at Case Western Reserve University. This school is globally recognized for its leadership in nursing, education, and research.
Graduating with an MN degree increases your earning potential, creates greater opportunities for higher-level positions, and gives you the ability to teach the next generation of nurses.
3+2 Accelerated Nursing Program at John Carroll University
By earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s of Nursing in just five years, you’ll accelerate your future and broaden your options. This degree qualifies you to work as an RN, a research nurse, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse administrator. It also puts you on a direct path to career advancement through certification in a number of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specialties.
Top Employers
#10
FPBSN ranks 10th nationally for NIH-funded research
100%
of FPBSN grads passed the NCLEX exam on the first attempt
$94,000
Average salary for nurses with a master’s degree.
BS/MSN in 3+2 Nursing Program Highlights
Clinics
Master of Nursing students complete 1,000 clinical hours in four semesters at prominent health care organizations and world-class hospitals, including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MetroHealth Medical Center.
Research Strong
The 3+2 Nursing program unites two degrees and two research-focused schools. At John Carroll, all biology students have the opportunity to participate in research. Our faculty consider this key to developing mentoring relationships and honing laboratory skills. This makes for a smoother transition to the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, which is globally recognized for its leadership in research.
Medical Immersion Trip
During our annual trip to Honduras, our pre-health students offer medical services to the very poor. Medical professionals from the Cleveland community join us, providing care and acting as mentors to students. On this week-long trip, you’ll participate in a number of medical brigades where simple diagnoses are made and medicines are distributed. We also work on public health mapping projects.
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, students must:
- Complete at least 60 credit hours at John Carroll
- Have a minimum 3.00 GPA
- Apply in writing to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences by the end of the first semester of the junior year
- Be accepted by the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.
Students planning to follow this course of study should contact the director of the Pre-Health Professions Program during the first semester of their sophomore year.
Featured Faculty
“Research is front and center at John Carroll, and it’s not restricted to upper classes. An ongoing relationship with research fosters greater curiosity and understanding; it better prepares students for the path ahead.”
—Erin Johnson, Professor of Biology, John Carroll
Featured Courses
Human Anatomy and Physiology & Lab I & II
Through three hours of lecture and three hours of labwork each week, you’ll receive a deeper academic and experiential understanding of the human anatomy and physiology.
Medical Microbiology
Required for admission to the MN program, you’ll explore the bacterial and viral pathogens of humans and the immune responses essential to resist infectious diseases.
Angela Medved ‘18
Status: Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse at Cleveland Clinic