Academics
Pre-nursing academics
The courses below are prerequisites for admission to the WSU Traditional BSN program.
Biology
| BIO 1510/1511 - Basic Life Mechanisms + Lab | 4 cr. |
| BIO 2870 - Anatomy & Physiology | 5 cr. |
Chemistry
| CHM 1060 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry | 5 cr. |
| OR | |
| CHM 1020 - Survey: General Chemistry | 4 cr. |
English
| ENG 1020 - Introductory College Writing | 3 cr. |
Psychology
| PSY 1020 - Elements of Psychology | 3 cr. |
| OR | |
| PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology* | 4 cr. |
| PSY 2410 - Health Psychology | |
| OR | 4 cr. |
| PSY 2400 - Developmental Psychology* | 4 cr. |
Nutrition and Food Science
| NFS 2030 - Nutrition and Health | 3 cr. |
Quantitative Experience (QE)
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*Candidates may take one or the other course; however, if you receive a grade below a "C" in one course and take the other in order to meet the requirement, it will count as a repeat.
Investigating nursing programs
Due to the limited capacity of WSU's College of Nursing, it is important to consider other nursing programs as well. While most nursing schools generally require similar coursework and admission requirements, some variation can arise within schools and programs. While pre-nursing advisors are well-versed in the admissions requirements for a large number of nursing programs, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to be aware of the requirements for all programs for which they plan to apply.
We’ve prepared a detailed sheet outlining the prerequisite courses required for major Nursing programs in Michigan and Metro Detroit. Feel free to use this resource as needed, and if you have any questions, please consult your pre-nursing advisor!
Please click here to view: Pre-Nursing Requirements (Michigan Schools)