BSN Program for Third Year Transfer Students
Third Year nursing transfer students normally complete two year (55-60 credits) of college level work before transfer. Applicants who are accepted for transfer will enter the School of Nursing in the summer session. Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in another field are only eligible for our Clinical Nurse Leader program.
For Summer 2009, the School of Nursing will be accepting transfer students into the third year of our program. Any college/university student with at least 55-60 hours of credit and the prerequisite courses completed by Summer 2009 is eligible to apply.
Students admitted into the transfer cohort for Summer 2009 will graduate from the School of Nursing in May 2011.
Full-time study is required. All student will transfer in as third-year students, and will complete the BSN in five semesters of study.
General Education Requirements
Students wishing to transfer after two years at a Virginia community college or another accredited college must have successfully completed a minimum of 55 semester hours before enrolling in the School of Nursing. The following are the required general education courses that all nursing students complete before graduation.
English Composition - 3 credits - required for students except for those who are exempt. You are exempt if you scored 720 or higher on the SAT II Subject Test in Writing or 5 on the English AP test. (Students who are exempt from English Composition must take an additional 3 credit elective.)
Natural Science and Math - 12 credits - Anatomy and Physiology is required. Other acceptable courses include mathematics, chemistry, physics, genetics, environmental science, geology, and ecology. Students considering graduate education are encouraged to take statistics.
Social Science and History - 9 credits - acceptable courses include history, government, psychology, sociology, economics, western civilization, political science, and anthropology.
Humanities and Fine Arts - 9 credits - acceptable courses include philosophy, ethics, art, religion, music, drama, and foreign languages.
Electives - 20 or more credits to total a minimum of 55 credits. Note: Three courses (up to 7 credits) in physical education or skills courses such as studio art or music performance may be counted toward these elective credit requirements.
Suggested Pre-Nursing Curriculum
Year 1 - Fall
English Composition or Elective
Social Science
Natural Science or Math
Humanities
Elective
Year 1 - Spring
English Composition or Elective
Natural Science or Math
Social Science
Humanities
General Education Elective
Year 2 - Fall
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Developmental Psychology
Social Science
Natural Science or Math
Elective
Year 2 - Spring
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Nutrition
Humanities
Elective
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For additional information on admission to and programs of study at the UVa School of Nursing, fill out our inquiry form or contact the Office of Admissions and Student Services by telephone at (434) 924-0141 / 1-888-283-8703.