Bachelor in Nursing Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) 11-month program

Tuition comes to 57,171 USD per year.

The Bachelor in Nursing Accelerated Career Entry program is an 11-month course at Drexel University for students who want to quickly start a nursing career. This program leads to a Bachelor degree in Nursing.

This program focuses on nursing practice, health assessment, and pharmacology. You will gain practical experience through clinical rotations and simulations.

Graduates can work as Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Operating Room Nurses, Pediatric Nurses, or Emergency Room Nurses in healthcare organizations, such as the American Red Cross or the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Drexel University, established in 1891 in Philadelphia, is a private research university enrolling more than 23,000 students, including roughly 5,000 international learners. Drexel is widely known for its cooperative education model that alternates classroom study with paid, career-related work placements. The university offers over 200 degree programmes across 17 colleges and schools, with strong offerings in engineering, business, health sciences, arts and entrepreneurship.

The signature co-op programme gives students extended industry experience, enabling them to apply classroom learning to real-world projects and earn a salary while building professional networks. Drexel maintains active partnerships with employers across technology, healthcare, finance and creative industries, and its urban campus places students in the heart of Philadelphia's vibrant cultural and professional scene. Research centres, incubators and experiential labs support innovation and student-led ventures.

International students benefit from dedicated services, career counselling, multicultural clubs and a wide range of on- and off-campus housing options. Drexel's practical curriculum, emphasis on employability and extensive alumni network make it attractive for students seeking hands-on training and fast entry into professional roles. With 117 distinct programmes, Drexel delivers a balance of academic depth and applied learning in a dynamic city setting.