College of Nursing

Bachelor's Programs

 

The College of Nursing provides coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The undergraduate program offers two means for achieving the bachelor's degree in nursing:

Not sure which BSN Option is for you? Please check out our "Frequently Asked Questions" pages before proceeding:

Please note that completion of any of the Pre-Licensure BSN Options does not guarantee eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.


Introduction from Dr. Sandy Linduist,
Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program
Meet the StudentsMeet the students
BSN Traditional
A four year degree program, consisting of 1.5 years of general education coursework and 2.5 years of nursing coursework, for incoming freshmen and some transfer students.
BSN Accelerated
A 15 month degree program (after all general education coursework is complete) designed for students with a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than Nursing, and for outstanding transfer students.
BSN Part Time
A 3.5 year evening and weekend degree program (after all general education coursework is complete) designed to fit around your busy schedule.
RN-BSN Program
A two year BSN program for registered nurses that offers classes on UMSL's campus, online, or at a variety of outreach sites throughout the metro St. Louis area.