COLLEGE

OF

NURSING

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Campus-Based Program Admission Brochure
Requirements for Admission to the Upper-Division Nursing Program

Upper-Division BSN Application Eligibility Requirements

n For consideration of admission to the upper-division nursing program, an applicant must have completed by the Campus-Based BSN
application deadline:

Be admitted and have an active student status with UT Arlington Office of Admissions and Records (uta.edu/admissions). Admission to
UT Arlington is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts from outside institutions, if applicable.

Complete at least 12 of the 16 required natural science hours (A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry).
Earn a minimum 2.75 GPA in the prerequisite natural science and prerequisite lower-division courses.
If accepted, an applicant must complete ALL prerequisites marked with * (refer to Prerequisite Lower-Division Courses on reverse side) BEFORE
starting the first semester of the upper-division nursing program.
Complete the designated sections of the HESI A2 test (Grammar, Math, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary) with a minimum
composite score of 300 and a minimum math score of 65; Learning Styles and Personality are also required; however, the results are not part
of the application criteria.
If required, submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or accepted documentation. The College of Nursing TOEFL
requirement differs from that of UT Arlington. A high school diploma and/or a bachelors degree or higher earned in the United States
exempts the TOEFL requirement. If mandated, the minimum required scores must be earned to be a viable College of Nursing candidate to
the upper-division nursing program. College of Nursing Academic Advisors can provide further information concerning exemptions. For the
requirement in its entirety, refer to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Policies (pre-licensure) (uta.edu/nursing). For additional information, visit
www.uta.edu/universitycollege/prospective/testing-services/admissions-tests/toefl.

Complete the College of Nursing Campus-Based BSN application (uta.edu/nursing).

HESI A2, TOEFL, and Nursing Application Deadlines

Fall entry: January 5

Spring entry: June 1

Upper-Division BSN Selection Process

n For admission to the upper-division nursing program, an applicant will be ranked based on the following GPAs earned by the Campus-Based
BSN application deadline:

Prerequisite natural science GPA (A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry).
Required BSN prerequisite lower-division courses GPA (excluding the upper-division elective).

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who complete the following by the Campus-Based BSN application deadline:

30 or more required College of Nursing prerequisite lower-division credit hours earned at UT Arlington.
12 or more required College of Nursing prerequisite lower-division natural science credit hours earned at UT Arlington.
Nine hours of UT Arlington Honors College courses (must be active in Honors College).
Previous baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate degree earned in the United States.

Applicants will be ranked and admitted based on space availability.

Admission to the upper-division nursing program is highly competitive and primarily based on prerequisite lower-division natural science and prerequisite lower-division
courses GPAs.
Accredited by CCNE

Policies For Undergraduate Nursing Students

n It is each applicants responsibility to read, understand, and comply with this document and UT Arlingtons:

College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Policies (pre-licensure) (uta.edu/nursing). These policies are specific to UT Arlingtons College
of Nursing and must be adhered to when different from UT Arlington policies.
Undergraduate Catalog (uta.edu/catalog).

Supplemental Resources:

UT Arlington website (uta.edu).

UT Arlington College of Nursing website (uta.edu/nursing).

Applicants accepted into the upper-division nursing program must adhere to the College of Nursing BSN Student Handbook
(uta.edu/nursing).

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COLLEGE

OF

NURSING

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Campus-Based Program Admission Brochure
Requirements for Admission to the Upper-Division Nursing Program

Prerequisite Lower-Division Courses

Behavioral Science
Credit Hours

Natural Science

*Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II

*Microbiology a
*General and Biological Chemistry

8
4
4

16
English

*Composition I and II
Literature (sophomore-level or higher)
*Technical Writing

6
3
3
12

History & Government

American History I and II

U.S. Government and Texas State and Local Government

6
6
12

Upper-Division Elective

*Introduction to Psychology
*Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)
Sociology or Anthropology

Credit Hours

3
3
3
9

Fine arts & mathematics

Fine Arts (Theory courses in Architecture, Dance,

Humanities, Music, or Theater)
*College Algebra (Mathematical Modeling or higher)
*Statistics

3
3
3
9

Pre-Nursing

*Introduction to Professional Nursing b

*Pharmacology in Nursing Practice b, c
*Pathophysiologic Processes: Implications for Nursing b

3
3
3

Three hours of a junior- or senior-level elective.

* Must be completed with a grade of C or better within the first three attempts. Visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Policies (pre-licensure) Three Attempt Course
Limit Policy section (uta.edu/nursing). Additionally ALL prerequisites marked with * must be completed BEFORE starting the first semester of the upper-division nursing
program.
a
Although not used in the upper-division nursing program GPA selection process, General Biology (BIOL 1441) is a prerequisite course requirement for both Anatomy
and Physiology I (BIOL 2457) and Microbiology (BIOL 2460) and must be completed prior to enrolling in either course. Please refer to the University Catalog for all course
requirements and information.
b
The pre-nursing courses (Introduction to Professional Nursing, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology) must be taken at UT Arlington unless pre-approved by
UT Arlingtons College of Nursing. For details related to transferring in the pre-nursing courses, visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Policies (pre-licensure)
UT Arlington Transfer Student Policy section (uta.edu/nursing).
c
Pharmacology must be completed within three (3) years of starting the upper-division nursing program.

Prerequisite Hours Total: 70 credit hours (includes upper-division elective)

Upper-Division Nursing Courses

Upper-division nursing courses are required and delivered on the UT Arlington campus with clinical experience in the DFW Metroplex area.

Junior I

N3333

N3320
N3632

Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Across the Lifespan
Holistic Health Assessment
Clinical Nursing Foundations

Credit Hours
Senior I

3
3
6

Nursing Research
Nursing of Adults
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Nursing of Older Adults

5
4
4
13

12
Senior II

Junior II

N3321
N3561
N3481
N3261

Credit Hours

N4581 Nursing of Adults with Complex Needs

N4431 Nursing of Children and Adolescents
N4441 Nursing of the Childbearing Family

3
5
4
2
14

N4223
N4351
N4462
N4350

Professional Nursing Trends

Nursing Leadership and Management
Community Health Nursing
Capstone: Transition to Professional Nursing

2
3
4
3
12

Degree Plan Total: 121 credit hours

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