Prerequisites
MEPN PREREQUISITE COURSE WORK
All prerequisites must be completed prior to starting the program. Student must consult with the program advisor for appropriate equivalencies. Minimum grade of B- is recommended. Student applications will be considered for admissions into the MEPN program while enrolled in prerequisite course work.
- Chemistry
- Two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with lab
- Microbiology with lab
- Human Nutrition
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
KCTCS TRANSFER EQUIVALENCIES
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) transfer equivalencies table below should only be used as a guide and is not official. Not all courses are taught at all KCTCS campuses. View a PDF version of the KCTCS transfer equivalencies guide.
| University of Louisville Classes | KCTCS Classes | Hours |
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Anatomy & Physiology I & II | BIO 137 AND 139 (lab included) | 7/8 hours |
Chemistry | CHE 130, CHE 150 OR | 3-4 hours |
Human Nutrition | NFS 101 | 3 hours |
Lifespan Development | PSYC 223 | 3 hours |
Microbiologywith Lab | BIO 225 (lab included) | 4 hours |
Pathophysiology | No equivalent course offered. |
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Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics | No equivalent course offered. |
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Students who plan to complete prerequisite course work at UofL should apply to the Undergraduate Office of Admission as a post-baccalaureate nursing student. To be considered for admission to complete prerequisite course work, the following items must be submitted :
Criteria for Admission to Post Baccalaureate status:
- Official transcripts representing all college coursework with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- A bachelor’s degree must be earned from a regionally accredited institution.
- Completed Undergraduate Admissions Application, including fee. Application available on line at: http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/nondegree. Apply as post baccalaureate student.
