Nursing, B.S.N.
- Minimum GPA: n/a
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of a C. Completion of prerequisite science and NURS courses with a minimum grade of a B. Completion of at least three (3) of the prerequisite science courses and their respective labs prior to applying to the Upper-Division Pre-Licensure Nursing Major.
- UWRT 1103 or UWRT 1104
- CHEM 1203 , CHEM 1203L , CHEM 1204 , and CHEM 1204L
OR CHEM 1251 , CHEM 1251L , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L
- BIOL 2259
- BIOL 2259L
- BIOL 2273 and BIOL 2273L
OR KNES 2168 and KNES 2168L
- BIOL 2274 and BIOL 2274L
OR KNES 2169 and KNES 2169L
- MATH 1100
- STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , or STAT 1222
- PSYC 1101
- SOCY 1101 or ANTH 1101
- NURS 2100
- NURS 2200
- Other: Students admitted to the Upper-Division Pre-Licensure Nursing major must be certified as a Nurse Aide I (CNA I) and listed in the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry
- Declaration of Major: Freshmen seeking admission to the Upper Division Pre-Licensure Nursing Major may be admitted as Pre-Nursing.All students begin as Pre-Nursing majors and apply to Upper-Division once eligible. Freshmen who do not meet the criteria or have never applied for admission to Pre-Nursing may request a change of major to Pre-Nursing after completion of 30 credit hours at UNC Charlotte with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. An advising session is required prior to declaration. Application to the Upper-Division Pre-Licensure Nursing Major is online. Information about the online application process and deadlines is available on the School of Nursing website.
Transfers
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Same as Freshmen listed above.
- Other: Same as Freshmen listed above.
- Transferable Credit Hours: 24
- Declaration of Major: Transfer students who have not completed all prerequisites may be admitted to UNC Charlotte as Pre-Nursing. In order to declare Pre-Nursing, transfer students admitted to the University must have an overall GPA of 3.0 based on all university/college coursework. Transfer students who do not meet the criteria or have never applied for admission as Pre-Nursing may request a change of major to Pre-Nursing after completion of the first full semester at UNC Charlotte (at least 15 credit hours; Summer not included) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) requires a minimum of 120 credit hours for the Upper-Division Pre-Licensure Nursing curriculum and the RN-to-BSN completion curriculum. Students must earn the last 25% of baccalaureate degree requirements at UNC Charlotte.
General Education Courses (12 credit hours)
Some required Prerequisite Courses (listed above) and Major Courses (listed below) meet General Education requirements. Additionally required are four LBST courses. For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program .
Prerequisite Course Requirements (40-41 credit hours)
See above list under Admission Requirements.
Pre-Licensure Upper-Division Nursing Major Courses (61 credit hours)
- NURS 3102 - Introduction to Nursing Science (3)
- NURS 3105 - Concepts of Professional Nursing (3)
- NURS 3107 - Pathophysiology: Clinical Concepts of Illness and Disease (3)
- NURS 3108 - Health Assessment and Application (3)
- NURS 3205 - Pharmacology in Health and Illness (3)
- NURS 3230 - Illness and Disease Management (3)
- NURS 3250 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (2)
- NURS 3260 - Nursing Care of Children (2)
- NURS 3425 - Practicum in Concepts of Professional Nursing (2)
- NURS 3430 - Practicum Illness and Disease Management (3)
- NURS 3440 - Practicum in Nursing Care of Children and the Childbearing Family (3)
- NURS 4100 - Nursing Care of the Aging Adult (3)
- NURS 4120 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3)
- NURS 4130 - Complex Illness and Disease Management (3)
- NURS 4203 - Leadership and Informatics for Nursing Practice (3)
- NURS 4240 - Population Focused Nursing (3)
- NURS 4420 - Practicum in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3)
- NURS 4430 - Practicum in Complex Illness and Disease Management (3) (O)
- NURS 4440 - Practicum in Population Focused Nursing (2)
- NURS 4450 - Design and Coordination of Care (3) (W)
- NURS 4600 - Professional Nursing: Trends, Issues, and Licensure (3)
- NURS 4900 - Research in Nursing Practice (2)
Unrestricted Elective Courses (5-7 credit hours)
As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.
Licensure Exam Review Course
Students must complete a nursing licensure exam (NCLEX) review course prior to graduation.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Grade Requirements
All Nursing major courses must be completed with a grade of C or above. Students must also have a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in Nursing, visit the program page .
