BS Nursing (Prelicensure) at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The focus of the prelicensure program is on the preparation of nurse generalists with special skills in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and care within an individual- and population-based context while developing the basics for a strong leadership role. Students learn the art and science of nursing using the latest research findings to guide their practice.

Faculty: Joe C. Wen School of Nursing | Department: Nursing | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Spring | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The Major: Complete the following 16 courses and one capstone senior scholarly project. (Capstone Senior Scholarly Project). Preparation for the Major: Complete 18 courses as follows: (Mathematics; Communication).

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Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Admission: The School of Nursing strives to attract a culturally and ethnically diverse student population. Admission is designed for first-year students and transfer students at the junior level. First-year applicants are expected to fulfill the University of California admission requirements. Transfer applicants are expected to fulfill the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students must have a grade of C or better in each requisite course and an overall grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Two recommendation forms and a written statement of purpose are also required.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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