Post-Bachelor's Certificate Program
The Post-Bachelor's Certificate programs at UC College of Nursing allow individuals with a degree in a health-related field to build knowledge and skills in as few as two semesters.
- Caring for the Underserved | In partnership with the UC College of Pharmacy
- Nurse-Led Innovation | In partnership with the UC Lindner College of Business
Admission Requirements
- A current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no disciplinary action
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited nursing institution
- Minimum undergraduate Statistics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Application Deadlines
All post-bachelor's certificate programs, except Nurse-Led Innovation, admit for spring, summer and fall start.The Nurse-Led Innovation Post-Bachelor's Certificate program admits for spring semester start only.
The application window for programs could close early, if maximum capacity is reached.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Nov. 15, 2025 |
Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Mar. 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate program admits for the spring semester start only. | ||
Tuition & Fees
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Non-Resident |
Online Learning Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$836 per credit |
$851 per credit |
$57 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) |
$8,359 per semester |
$8,509 per semester |
$563 per semester |
Students in these programs are not eligible for financial aid, but master's and doctoral students who complete the Nurse Educator Certificate as part of their graduate degree are eligible for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program. After graduation, up to 85 percent of the loan and principal interest is canceled for individuals who work as full-time nursing faculty at a school of nursing.
Important Information about Tuition and Fees
The rates provided are based on 2025-26 totals set by the university and could change in future academic years. Estimates also could change based on the following:
- Change of state of residence
- Change in enrollment status (i.e., full time or part time)
- Other unforeseen circumstances
State Restrictions:
As a result of state boards of nursing and the U.S. Department of Education's higher education regulation changes, UC College of Nursing cannot accept applications for our online programs — Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nurse Midwifery and Women's Health — from students who live in the following states:
- Arizona
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
State-Specific Requirements:
Kansas: Effective March 1, 2025, the Kansas State Board of Nursing made a change to their licensure education requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). Additional information can be found on the organization's website.
- Applicants who are admitted to an APRN program that leads to licensure will be provided a revised plan to include an additional variable credit course (NURS8098: Clinical Elective) to complete the difference in clinical hours required by the University of Cincinnati and the Kansas State Board of Nursing (if applicable). The number of credit hours for this course will vary based on the number of clinical hours needed to meet licensure education requirements. Further guidance, including an individualized plan of study, will be provided for admitted students.
- This change doesn't apply to non-APRN specialties: Systems Leadership, Public Health Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing and Nursing Education.
Washington: The University of Cincinnati is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in the state of Washington for the following programs:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nursing Administration
- Women's Health
For more information, visit the state's Department of Health site.
Washington: The University of Cincinnati is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in the state of Washington for the following programs
- Nursing Education
For more information, visit the state's Department of Health site.
Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid). To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.