Dual Degree Path to Nursing at MCPHS

Accelerated Path to Nursing from NEC to MCPHS (Manchester) 

Program Overview 

NEC has a new dual degree path to nursing.   In this accelerated path, students will complete 6 semesters at NEC in the Health Science major and then move to Massachusetts College Pharmacy and Health Science (in Manchester, NH) to complete 4 semesters in the accelerated nursing program. Upon successful completion of all the requirements, students will earn from NEC,  a bacheor’s of science in Health Science and from MCPHS, a bachelor’s of science  in Nursing and be able to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam in Nursing (NCLEX).  

This path provides  

• An accelerated path to nursing in NH resulting in licensure 
• The preparation needed to enter the health care workforce as RN’s 
• A broad based liberal arts foundation to a career in health care 
• The clinical experiences and specialization in nursing at MCPHS 

To be admitted to MCPHS, students must have: 

• No repeated courses 
• Interview 
• 2.7 or higher GPA 
• Grades of C or better in all prerequisite courses

Upon completion of all requirements, students will: 

• Be able to sit for the NCLEX exam to become registered nurses 
• Earn the BS in Health Science from NEC 
• Earn the BS in Nursing from MCPHS, Manchester, NH. 

Questions?

603-428-2223
admission@nec.edu