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  1. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  2. College of Nursing
  3. Nursing Program Options
  4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
  5. Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
  6. Admission Requirements for the Traditional or Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
  7. Prerequisites for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Prerequisites for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

General Education Prerequisite Courses

In the traditional BSN program, the curriculum leading to the BSN degree requires the completion of 58 semester hours of required general education courses, which may be completed at any regionally accredited college or university. Beginning in the summer following the completion of the prerequisite courses, the upper-division professional requirements are completed at the College of Nursing, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

UAMS College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Prerequisites

  • 4 hours — Chemistry & Lab
  • 4 hours — Microbiology & Lab
  • 8 hours — Anatomy & Physiology & Labs
  • 3 hours — History (U.S. History or American Government)
  • 9 hours — Social Science (examples: psychology, anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, or history)
  • 6 hours — Fine Arts/ Humanities (examples: logical reasoning, art, foreign language, philosophy, or music)
  • 6 hours — English Composition I & II
  • 3 hours — Speech Communication (examples: oral communications or technical writing)
  • 3 hours — College Algebra
  • 12 hours — Electives (recommended: nutrition, introductory statistics)

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Important

  • The following cannot be used as electives:
    • Remedial courses
    • Nursing courses
    • Technical courses
    • Vocational courses
    • Certificate courses
  • A grade of “C” or better will be required for all prerequisite courses.
  • Prerequisites may be required for the courses. Check your college catalog.
  • Successful completion of the ATI TEAS exam is required within two years of application.
  • A personal interview may also be required.
  • CLEP or AP credit has to be transferred and listed on a university/college transcript from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Courses listed as “exempted” will not be accepted for credit. 

Prospective students can request an advising appointment for a review of their unofficial transcript before applying. Email your request to conrecruitment@uams.edu.

ATI TEAS TEST (Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills)

  • Applicants with a conferred bachelor’s degree are exempt from having to take the ATI TEAS exam. The degree must be conferred no later than the Fall semester of the application year.
  • Applicants who have a cumulative GPA and a prerequisite GPA of 3.4 or higher (based on grades posted by the Fall semester) are also exempt. To determine eligibility, applicants must submit their official transcripts for review, along with their complete application to the College.
  • Licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) returning for a BSN degree are also exempt from this test.
  • For applicants who do not meet any of these three exemption criteria, the minimum required ATI TEAS score is 60%. This exam must be completed at the applicant’s personal expense prior to March 1 of the year of application and an official score report from www.ATITesting.com must be submitted by the application deadline.
  • Students must have completed the exam within two (2) years prior to the application date with the highest exam score considered for application purposes. Scores older than two (2) years will not be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

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