ABSN 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.
Note that the prerequisite and core classes are available to you here at UIW.
ABSN 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.
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 ABSN 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 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 counselor can tell you if you have any past credits that 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 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.