Nursing
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About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Overview
As the first college in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program more than 100 years ago, UC remains committed to pushing the boundaries of nursing education to ensure our graduates are empowered to think critically, advocate for patients and the profession and raise the standard of health care for all.
Our direct admission BSN program prepares competent, confident and culturally sensitive nurses to provide all patients with the best care possible and to serve our community as responsible, compassionate caregivers and leaders in the nursing profession. As part of the UC Academic Health Center (medical campus), our clinical partners include a Level I trauma center, Level III obstetric unit, the nation's No. 1 pediatric hospital and multiple outpatient surgery centers and community hospitals.
Potential career paths
- Nurse
- Informatics Nurse
- Nurse Consultant
- Nurse Educator
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Travel Nurse
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| Introduction to Statistics | STAT 1031 | 3 | Math |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| GE- Arts and Humanities (Non HIST- Subj or GE-CD overlap)^ | 3 | - | |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science of Wellness and Self Care | NURS 1100C | 4 | |
| Lifespan Human Development | HDCE 2004 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry + Laboratory | CHEM 1020 + CHEM 1020L | 3 + 1 | Science |
| Total Possible Credits | 11 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.