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Prerequisites for Second Degree B.S.N. Option

All must be complete by the March 1 application deadline

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Cumulative 2.50 GPA and a 2.75 science GPA on a 4.0 scale for all college work
  • 3-credit hour course in human anatomy; final grade of "C" or higher
  • 3-credit hour course in human physiology; final grade of "C" or higher
  • Two semesters of general chemistry; final grade of "C" or higher; if taken at UK, CHE 103 will suffice.
  • One semester of general psychology; final grade of "C" or higher
  • Written statement (See the application procedure for instructions.)
It is strongly recommended that the following two courses are taken before beginning the Second Degree B.S.N. Option. They are required for graduation. 
  • General microbiology; final grade of "C" or higher
  • General statistics; final grade of "C" or higher

Questions? E-mail conss@uky.edu or call  (859) 323-5108.


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