ABSN Prerequisites
Prerequisites are an important component of an accelerated nursing program. They provide the foundational knowledge students will need in their nursing studies. Additionally, successful completion of these courses is a good indicator of a student’s readiness to pursue study in the health sciences.
In UIW’s ABSN track, the number of prerequisites you will need to take depends on your previous education and when you completed it. Because these courses are science-based, applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree tend to meet more of the ABSN prerequisite requirements than applicants with a Bachelor of Arts.
You must also meet any outstanding UIW core classes that are not covered by your previous coursework. When you talk to an admissions representative, they will help you determine which courses, if any, you need to take. Note that prerequisite and core classes are available to take here at UIW.
Prerequisite Courses for Second-Degree Students
In addition to meeting the admissions requirements for UIW’s Accelerated BSN track, you must have obtained a GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses listed below.
| Prerequisite Courses for Second Degree Students | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2322 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2474 Introduction to Microbiology and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1320 Biological Chemistry for Health Professions | 3 |
| MATH 2303 Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| NUTR 2341 Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2356 Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Total Credits: 27 |
Prerequisite Courses for Transfer Students
Depending on the nature of your previous education, you may have already satisfied some of these prerequisite requirements. Your admissions representative can tell you if your past credits are transferable.
| Prerequisite Courses for Transfer Students | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2322 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2474 Introduction to Microbiology and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1320 Biological Chemistry for Health Professions | 3 |
| MATH 2303 Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| NUTR 2341 Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2356 Lifespan Development | 3 |
| ENGL 1311 Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1312 Composition II | 3 |
| DWHP 3200 Dimensions of Wellness | 2 |
| Total Credits: 35 |
For More Information
To learn more about the ABSN prerequisite courses, complete the contact form to have an admissions representative contact you.