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Nursing prerequisites can be "in progress" when applying to the nursing program. If accepted into the nursing program , nursing prerequisites must be completed before you begin the nursing curriculum. (All general education requirements must also be completed)

BSN Pre-Requisite Courses

Course	Credits
BSC 1085+L Anatomy & Physiology I (+Lab)	4 credits
BSC 1086+L Anatomy & Physiology II (+Lab)	4 credits
MCB 1000+L Microbiology (+Lab)	4 credits
STA 2023 Elements of Statistics	3 credits
HSC 2577 Principles of Nutrition	3 credits
DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan	3 credits
A 4th science course with a course prefix from CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY	3 credits
A social science course with a course prefix from PSY, SOP, SYG	3 credits
Total	27 credits

Prerequisite coursework older than 10 years will need to be retaken with a grade of C or better.

Note: A pre-requisite GPA will not be calculated for application points unless all pre-reqs are completed by the application deadline.

BSN Core Courses

Course	Credits
BSC 1085+L Anatomy & Physiology I (+Lab)	4 credits
BSC 1086+L Anatomy & Physiology II (+Lab)	4 credits
MCB 1000+L Microbiology (+Lab)	4 credits
English Comp I	3 credits
Total	15 credits

Note: A core GPA will not be calculated for application points unless all core courses are completed by application deadline.

• The test is administered at UWF at the testing center online or on campus. If not taken with UWF, results of your test must be sent to UWF to be validated. If your results cannot be validated your application will not be reviewed. Review the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for more information about taking the test.
• If you are planning to take the TEAS test off campus, please review the Admission Requirements section on this page for details.

Yes, however, this can vary depending on where you take the test. Review the UWF Testing Services, Testing Programs web page to confirm fees. 

Yes, please confirm that cost with ATI Testing who administers the test.

The ATI TEAS® was developed to evaluate the academic readiness of applicants to health science programs, such as nursing programs. TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. ATI is the name of the test maker and stands for Assessment Technologies Institute.

It is a four part assessment with subtest in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language use. The overall testing time is 3 hours and 30 minutes, however, you should plan on a total of 4 hours for check in and instructions.

We have 3 application dates a year, Spring, Summer and Fall.  Check out our website for application and admissions timelines.

50 students are admitted every Spring, Summer, and Fall. Check out our website for application and admission deadlines.

• Yes, completion of all Nursing common prerequisites must be in progress at time of application and completed with a grade of “C” or better
• You must be on track to complete all General Education requirements including foreign language prior to enrollment in major coursework. Course work can be in progress and if accepted will be offered a conditional letter of acceptance that will depend upon the successful completion of the nursing prerequisites course work.
• Transfer students are encouraged to start your university admissions prior to the deadline for the nursing supplemental application. The admissions process, transcript evaluation and decision can take up to 6 weeks. You must be a current UWF student to apply to the nursing program.

You must have a completed grade of “C” or better for course to be calculated. Coursework cannot be 10 years or older when applying.

The University of West Florida's BSN program pre-requisite courses include:

BSN Pre-Requisite Courses

Course	Credits
BSC 1085+L Anatomy & Physiology I (+Lab)	4 credits
BSC 1086+L Anatomy & Physiology II (+Lab)	4 credits
MCB 1000+L Microbiology (+Lab)	4 credits
STA 2023 Elements of Statistics	3 credits
HSC 2577 Principles of Nutrition	3 credits
DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan	3 credits
A 4th science course with a course prefix from CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY	3 credits
A social science course with a course prefix from PSY, SOP, SYG	3 credits
Total	27 credits

Note: A pre-requisite GPA will not be calculated for application points unless all pre-reqs are completed by application deadline.

Program is a total of 62 hours:

The progression of study is 4 consecutive semesters. 

Semester 1 – Junior semester 1 – 15 credit hours

Semester 2 – Junior semester 2 – 16 credit hours

Semester 3 Senior semester 1 – 15 credit hours

Semester 4 Senior semester 2 – 16 hours 

The university requires each student to have a 124 hours to graduate. 

Yes, additional consideration is given by the selection committee for any or all of the following optional recommended courses:

• Complete HSC 3555 Pathophysiology minimum 3000 level with a grade of C or higher
• Complete both PSY 2012 General Psychology and SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology with grades of C or higher
• Complete HSC 2525 Medical Terminology minimum 3000 level with a grade of C or higher

All courses must be completed within the posted deadline for the application timeframe in which you are applying. Transcripts must be uploaded to NursingCAS to be considered at the time of application.

Yes! The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Yes! You must apply to be admitted to UWF through the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior to applying to the Dr. D.W. McMillan BSN Nursing program.

If you have already been admitted to UWF you will then need to complete the supplemental application for the BSN Program through NursingCAS. 

Apply to the BSN Program now!