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Pre-Nursing

What is Pre-Nursing?

Pre-nursing is a set of designated coursework you take in your undergraduate education to prepare you for nursing school. Through the pre-nursing path at UHSP, your classes (even history and public speaking) are taught through a health sciences lens so you develop the skills you’ll need to grow into an excellent nurse.

Anatomy and Physiology with lab (1-2 semesters)
Biology (2 semesters)
Microbiology with lab (1 semester)
English Composition (2 semesters)
Lifespan Growth and Development (1 semester)
Nutrition (1 semester)
Psychology (1 semester – General Psychology, Intro to Psychology)
Statistics (1 semester – Introduction to Statistics)

Your Nursing Journey Starts Here

For those interested in a bachelor’s degree on their way to nursing school, UHSP offers several programs meet the prerequisites required, allowing you to diversify your education.

Applied Behavioral Sciences

Biopsychology

Health Care Admin and Management

Public Health

Continue with Goldfarb School of Nursing

As a UHSP pre-nursing student, you have unique opportunities at your disposal through our partnership with Goldfarb-School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, where upon fulfilling your prerequisites, you can pursue either an accelerated option that allows you to earn two degrees in less time or the upper division option where a seat will be reserved for you into Goldfarb’s BSN program if you are admitted to the University as a first-year student and meet admission requirements for Goldfarb. Most students complete their full degree within four years.

Schedule a Visit

The best way to experience UHSP is by visiting campus and seeing it for yourself. Schedule your visit now and receive a tour structured around the things that matter to you.

UHSP — Made for Health Sciences

HEALTH SCIENCE FOCUS

At UHSP, your coursework is taught through a health sciences-focused lens, allowing you to begin building your skill set to carry forward into nursing school and beyond.

PROFESSIONs aDVISING

Our Pre-Health Professions Advisor will guide you every step of the way — from selecting the right courses to preparing for your transition into nursing school.

LOCATION

We’re located within one of the nation’s top biomedical complexes, placing you in the path of leading hospitals, research institutions and health care organizations.

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