BS Nursing at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The School of Nursing offers three undergraduate nursing programs: On-Campus BSN, RN to BSN, and Community College Nursing Partnership (CCNP). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Kansas School of Nursing prepares students to practice in an evolving and dynamic healthcare environment. The program integrates nursing science with liberal arts education--preparing the graduate for a career as professional registered nurse (RN).

Faculty: School of Nursing (KU Medical Center) | Duration: 120 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

On-Campus BSN Degree Requirements The BSN degree is granted to candidates recommended by the School of Nursing as having successfully fulfilled all prescribed requirements, including the courses listed below. A total of 120 credit hours is required for the BSN, with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Career pathways

The program integrates nursing science with liberal arts education--preparing the graduate for a career as professional registered nurse (RN).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Nursing and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Undergraduate Admission to the School of Nursing On-Campus BSN Program RN to BSN Program Community College Nursing Partnership Program (CCNP) On-Campus BSN Program Students enter the On-Campus BSN program after completing 60 semester credit hours of prerequisite work in an accredited college or university. Admission to the school is competitive. A minimum grade-point average of 2.75 is required to apply. This entry-level track is for students who want to become a registered nurse. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a licensed registered nurse.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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