Prerequisites

Prerequisite Coursework

The following prerequisites are required for the lower division portion of the ABSN degree program:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Chemistry for Health Professionals or higher-level Chemistry. Introduction to CHEM not accepted. – minimum grade of C required

  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab – minimum grade of C required*

  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab – minimum grade of C required*

  • Microbiology with lab – minimum grade of C required

  • Lifespan Developmental Psychology

  • Statistics

Note: All prerequisites must be completed and recorded prior to beginning the upper division portion of the ABSN degree. This includes any bachelor’s degree that is in-progress. Students may apply for upper division while prerequisites are in-progress. A minimum of two natural science prerequisites must be completed with final letter grade at time of application deadline to be eligible for consideration. Prerequisites that require lecture with lab count as one natural science prerequisite toward completion.

*Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs should be taken at the same institution. If not, syllabi may be requested for evaluation of course content equivalency. 

Prospective students are welcome to reach out to the advisor assigned to their location of interest for an evaluation of prerequisites, suggested timeline of completion and equivalency options if taking prerequisites elsewhere.  Students may complete remaining prerequisites courses at UofL or at any regionally accredited institution of their choice. Course equivalency will be determined by the School of Nursing. 

Note: Students with two or more prior NURS prefix course failures (grade C- or below) should contact their location advisor prior to applying to determine eligibility. Prerequisite sciences that are older than 10 years may not be used for prerequisite completion unless student can provide documentation showing application of science knowledge used in the time since completion of course. For more information regarding the exemption process for the 10-year science rule, please contact the appropriate advisor listed below for your location.

Criteria for Admission to Lower Division of the ABSN Degree for Prerequisite Completion

To be considered for admission to the lower division of the ABSN degree to complete prerequisite course work at the University of Louisville, the following items must be submitted to the UL Undergraduate Office of Admission:

  • Official transcripts representing all college coursework. Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.4 on a 4.0 scale of all colleges attended.
  • A bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Completed Undergraduate Admissions Application, including fee.
    Select Transfer Student for “Application Type” or “Returning Student” if you previously attended UL.  Do not select Post-baccalaureate. Select the appropriate major code based on program: Accelerated BSN for Louisville or Accelerated BSN for Owensboro.

Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Advising:

Louisville: Jessica Roussel  jessica.roussel@louisville.edu

Owensboro: Please email the School of Nursing at nursinginfo@louisville.edu for an evaluation.