
West Chester University reserves seats each year for Ursinus students in the following
master’s degree programs in these five health-related areas:
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Ursinus students can apply for guaranteed admission to West Chester University’s master’s
degree in nursing. West Chester guarantees four spaces for Ursinus students with a
cumulative and major 2.8 GPA and the relevant pre-requisite courses. Majors in biology,
biochemistry, chemistry, and health sciences are particularly good fits, but students
in other majors may be interested.
What’s In It for Me?
- A Master of Science in Nursing.
Application Process
- Explore the West Chester Nursing program.
- Meet with your advisor at Ursinus for approval. It is worth meeting with your advisor
as soon as you’ve identified interest, so your pathway can be crafted accordingly.
- Review the West Chester admission process at West Chester Admission.
- An application can be submitted after the end of student’s fourth semester (or completion
of at least 60 undergraduate credits) but no later than the end of the student’s sixth
semester (or completion of no more than 96 undergraduate credits) at Ursinus College.
Students should apply to West Chester by December 1.
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
Ursinus students can apply for guaranteed admission to West Chester University’s master’s
degree in athletic training. West Chester guarantees four spaces for Ursinus students
withcumulative and major 3.0 GPA and the relevant pre-requisite courses. A major in
health sciences is a particularly good fit, but students in other majors may be interested.
What’s In It for Me?
- A Master of Science in Athletic Training.
- Ursinus offers all pre-requisites for this master’s degree, but students who decide
late to apply to West Chester can take West Chester courses during their senior year
at Ursinus and use the courses to fulfill Ursinus graduation requirements.
Application Process
- Explore the West Chester Athletic Training program.
- Meet with your advisor at Ursinus for approval. It is worth meeting with your advisor
as soon as you’ve identified interest, so your pathway can be crafted accordingly.
- Review the West Chester admission process at West Chester Admission.
- An application can be submitted after the end of student’s fourth semester (or completion
of at least 60 undergraduate credits) but no later than the end of the student’s sixth
semester (or completion of no more than 96 undergraduate credits) at Ursinus College.
Students should apply to West Chester by December 1.
Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science
Ursinus students can apply for guaranteed admission to West Chester University’s master’s
degree in exercise and sport science. West Chester guarantees unlimited spaces for
Ursinus students with a cumulative and major 3.0 GPA and the relevant pre-requisite
courses. A major in health sciences is a particularly good fit, but students in other
majors may be interested.
What’s In It for Me?
- A Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science.
- Ursinus offers all pre-requisites for this master’s degree, but students who decide
late to apply to West Chester can take West Chester courses during their senior year
at Ursinus and use the courses to fulfill Ursinus graduation requirements.
Application Process
- Explore the West Chester Exercise and Sport Science program.
- Meet with your advisor at Ursinus for approval. It is worth meeting with your advisor
as soon as you’ve identified interest, so your pathway can be crafted accordingly.
- Review the West Chester admission process at West Chester Admission.
- An application can be submitted after the end of student’s fourth semester (or completion
of at least 60 undergraduate credits) but no later than the end of the student’s sixth
semester (or completion of no more than 96 undergraduate credits) at Ursinus College.
Students should apply to West Chester by December 1.
Master’s Degree in Public Health
Ursinus students can apply for guaranteed admission to West Chester University’s master’s
degree in public health. West Chester guarantees unlimited spaces for Ursinus students
with a cumulative and major 3.0 GPA and the relevant pre-requisite courses. Majors
in health & society, health sciences, and biology are particularly good fits, but
students in other majors may be interested.
What’s In It for Me?
- A Master of Public Health (MPH).
Application Process
- Explore the West Chester Master of Public Health program.
- Meet with your advisor at Ursinus for approval. It is worth meeting with your advisor
as soon as you’ve identified interest, so your pathway can be crafted accordingly.
- Review the West Chester admission process at West Chester Admission.
- An application can be submitted after the end of student’s fourth semester (or completion
of at least 60 undergraduate credits) but no later than the end of the student’s sixth
semester (or completion of no more than 96 undergraduate credits) at Ursinus College.
Students should apply to West Chester by December 1.
Master’s Degree in Community Nutrition
Ursinus students can apply for guaranteed admission to West Chester University’s master’s
degree in community nutrition. West Chester guarantees four spaces for Ursinus students
with a cumulative and major 3.0 GPA and the relevant pre-requisite courses. A major
in health sciences is a particularly good fit, but students in other majors may be
interested.
What’s In It for Me?
- A Master of Science in Community Nutrition.
Application Process
- Explore the West Chester Community Nutrition program.
- Meet with your advisor at Ursinus for approval. It is worth meeting with your advisor
as soon as you’ve identified interest, so your pathway can be crafted accordingly.
- Review the West Chester admission process at West Chester Admission.
- An application can be submitted after the end of student’s fourth semester (or completion
of at least 60 undergraduate credits) but no later than the end of the student’s sixth
semester (or completion of no more than 96 undergraduate credits) at Ursinus College.
Students should apply to West Chester by December 1.
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
- Guaranteed Spaces: 2
- GPA Requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6 in undergraduate coursework.
- Application Deadline: January 15
- Program Requirements: Relevant undergraduate degree in Communication Science Disorders and completion of
standard prerequisites.