Accelerated BSN Prerequisites

Before you may enroll in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track at the University of the Incarnate Word, you will need the following:

  • A non-nursing bachelor’s degree or at least 60 college credits from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Prerequisite courses for the nursing program.
  • Outstanding UIW core classes not included in your previous coursework.
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Note that the prerequisite and core classes are available to you here at UIW.

Prerequisites are an important component of your education, providing you with the foundational knowledge you will need in your nursing studies. Additionally, successful completion of these courses is a good indicator of your readiness to pursue study in the health sciences.

In addition to meeting the admissions requirements for UIW’s Accelerated BSN track, you must have obtained a GPA of 3.0 in the following prerequisite courses below.

Keep in mind that the number of courses you will need to take depends on your previous degree and when you completed it. Because these courses are science-based, applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree tend to meet more of the prerequisite requirements than applicants with a Bachelor of Arts.

When you talk to an admissions counselor, they will help you determine which courses, if any, you need to take.

Prerequisite Courses for Second Degree StudentsCredit Hours
BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab4
BIOL 2322 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab4
BIOL 2474 Introduction to Microbiology and Lab4
CHEM 1320 Biological Chemistry for Health Professions3
MATH 2303 Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
NUTR 2341 Introduction to Nutrition3
PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 2356 Lifespan Development3
Total Credits: 27 
Prerequisite Courses for Transfer StudentsCredit Hours
BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab4
BIOL 2322 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab4
BIOL 2474 Introduction to Microbiology and Lab4
CHEM 1320 Biological Chemistry for Health Professions3
MATH 2303 Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
NUTR 2341 Introduction to Nutrition3
PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 2356 Lifespan Development3
ENGL 1311 Composition I3
ENGL 1312 Composition II3
DWHP 3200 Dimensions of Wellness2
Total Credits: 35 

Transfer of Credits

Depending on the nature of your previous degree, you may have already satisfied some of these prerequisite requirements. Your admissions counselor can tell you if you have any past credits that are transferable.

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For More Information

To find out more about the ABSN prerequisite courses that UIW requires, give us a call or fill out the form to have an admissions counselor contact you.