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pre-nursing

Complete your nursing prerequisites at a university that prepares you today to take on tomorrow’s health care challenges and change the future for the better through our pre-nursing path.

At UHSP, your classes (even history and public speaking) are taught through a health sciences-focused 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, Introduction to Psychology)

Statistics (1 semester), Introduction to Statistics

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Nursing At a Glance

Registered nurses (RNs) are an essential member of the health care team and directly impact positive patient outcomes with direct patient interaction. The nursing profession offers flexibility to follow your interests, whether in oncology, neonatal, public health, rehabilitation or a multitude of other specialty areas. 

$86,070

MEDIAN SALARY

Median annual salary of nursing occupations

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

6%

PROFESSION GROWTH

Nursing occupations expected to grow 6% through 2032

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023)

Your Nursing Journey Starts Here

A number of our undergraduate programs can be adapted to meet the necessary prerequisites for most nursing programs. 

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    Applied Behavioral Sciences

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    Applied Behavioral Sciences

    The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences program brings together multiple social disciplines to examine human behaviors and decision-making processes, as well as the relationship between individuals and broader society.

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    Biopsychology

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    Undergraduate

    Biopsychology

    The Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology program provides a strong foundation in biological and social sciences by exposing students to specialized courses in biology and psychology.

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    Health Care Administration and Management

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    Undergraduate

    Health Care Administration and Management

    The Health Care Administration and Management program provides you the insight needed to succeed and lead within the modern health care landscape.

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    Public Health (B.S.)

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    Public Health (B.S.)

    The Bachelor of Science in Public Health provides you with a gateway to careers in public health, education, business, social work, international relations, health psychology and health behavior research.

A Partnership for Your Nursing Future

After completing your prerequisites, you’ll be prepared to succeed at the nursing program you choose.

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. 

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