BS in Nursing Prelicensure
RN to BS (RN Access)
BS in Clinical Research (BSCR)
MSN FNP Option
MSN Nurse Educator Option
RN to MSN

Requirements for Admission to the Bachelor of Science Programs in the School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing

Prelicensure Option

1. Admission to the University of North Carolina.
2. A 2.5 total GPA is required for evaluation of a student’s transcript by the School of Nursing.  Each student’s total GPA, including the fall semester/quarter grades of application year, is calculated on all transferable college courses attempted at all accredited institutions of higher education according to the guidelines in use by the UNCW Admissions Office.
3. Successful completion of all prerequisite courses by time specified on application for admission:
1. All Basic Studies and all prerequisites prior to admission.
2. Minimum grade of “C” in all required prerequisite and co requisites courses and their accompanying labs: BIO 204, 240, 241, 246; CHM 101; MAT 111 or 151; NSG 251; either PAR 101, 110, 115, 205, 211, or 215; PSY 105, 223; either SOC 105, ECN 125 or 221; and STT 210 or 215.
4. Certification as a nursing assistant (CNA 1) is required before the application deadline.  Applicants must have taken a course with a clinical component.
5. Application deadline for admission to Fall is January 10; application deadline for admission to Spring is August 10 .  Satisfactory score on HESI is required.  Contact the UNCW National Testing Office, (910) 962-7444.
6. Physical, mental, and emotional health that enables a student to participate in and complete the program.

In addition to the Minimum criteria the following will also be considered:

1. Students with a prior baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Students with backgrounds in keeping with the university’s commitment to a diverse student body.
3. Students’ GPA on courses prerequisite to nursing. (See Admission Criterion #3, a, b)

RN Access (RN to BS) Option

1. Admission to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
2. A current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina or one of the states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
3. A 2.5 GPA is required by the School of Nursing. Each student’s total GPA is calculated on all transferable college courses attempted at all accredited institutions of higher education according to the guidelines in use by the UNCW Admissions Office.
4. Completion of all Basic Studies and required nursing prerequisites prior to admission to the professional component of the program.
5. Physical, mental, and emotional health that enables a student to participate in and complete the program.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research (CLR)

1. Admission to University of North Carolina Wilmington.
2. Completion of UNCW Basic Studies and required CLR prerequisite and collateral courses: BIO 204, 240, 241, 246; CHM 101, 102; CSC 110; MAT 111; PSY 105, 223, PSY 366 or SOC 345; SOC 105: STT 210
3. Average of  “C” (2.00) or better in science courses.
4. Completed application to Clinical Research Program with application fee.
5. Recommendation of Student Affairs Committee in School of Nursing.
6. Approval of the Clinical Research Faculty and the dean.

 

 

page updated October 3, 2006