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MSN Nurse-Midwifery Program
Admission Requirements

All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student's admission. The Program Chair and appropriate committee carefully evaluate all qualified applicants with regard to the applicants' potential for successful completion of the program.

MSN Nurse Midwifery Certificate Admission Requirements
  • Valid RN License
  • Essay
  • References (3)
  • Oath of Residency if applicable
  • Official transcript for the BSN degree
  • International students need appropriate documentation, i.e., TOEFL score
  • Must have 1 year previous experience in labor and delivery.
  • Baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited college or university with nursing program accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
  • Successful completion of an undergraduate research and statistics course
  • 3.0 GPA or better (4.0 scale) in upper division undergraduate nursing courses
  • BLS certification
  • NRP certification

Although academic criteria (cumulative GPA, grades earned in science courses and failed/repeated courses) are the most important factors in admission consideration, the following non-academic information may be considered:
  • Ability to perform capably in positions of responsibility for self and others
  • Potential for leadership in an advanced role
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Work experience
  • Plan to work in a rural setting
  • Diversity of experience, such as study abroad, knowledge of other cultures, proficiency in other languages
  • First generation college student
  • English as a second language
  • Prior enrollment at Texas Tech University
  • Extenuating circumstances

All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to submit documentation of required immunization and consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See "Criminal Background Checks" section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the school policy.

Transfer Credit

The Program Chair will award credit based on the applicant's previous academic preparation and/or competency in required courses. Deficiencies will be met by applicant's enrollment in required courses.

Generally, credits earned at accredited colleges or universities are accepted for transfer credit when course content is equivalent. A grade below a "B" is not acceptable for transfer credit.

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