Program Overview

University of Missouri Programs

The University of Missouri offers over 300 degree programs, providing a wide range of academic opportunities for students.

Majors at Mizzou

Mizzou has something for everyone, with various majors and programs available.

Exploring Majors and Careers

Students can explore different majors and careers, including nursing, education, and health sciences.

Nursing Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum encompasses general, foundational, and professional studies within a liberal arts education.

BSN Program Pathways

The BSN program is offered in three pathways:

• Traditional BSN: A traditional four-year degree for freshmen and transfer students
• Accelerated BSN: An accelerated program for non-Nursing post-baccalaureate students
• RN-BSN: An online program for graduates of Associate Degree in Nursing programs with RN licensure

Traditional BSN

The traditional program accepts new students to the Pre-Nursing program in the fall and spring semesters. Admission to the clinical major is based on a competitive, space-available basis through a systematic and holistic review of each applicant.

Pre-Nursing

Students must formally apply to the clinical major as they approach completion of the Pre-Nursing coursework.

Clinical Nursing

Upon admission to the clinical major, students must earn 60 additional credit hours to complete the degree. The curriculum includes instructional learning in the classroom, simulation center, and clinical sites.

Accelerated BSN

Non-Nursing post-baccalaureate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for this fast-paced seventeen-month program. The curriculum includes instructional learning in the classroom, simulation center, and clinical sites.

RN to BSN

This online program admits new students throughout the year to start courses in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Minimum admission requirements include a 2.5 GPA and an unencumbered RN licensure or evidence of eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) during the first semester of enrollment.

Research and Simulation Opportunities

The school offers a diverse range of research projects that provide care to healthy and ill people of all ages. The Simulation Center is where students practice technical skills and learn technical skills in a simulated clinical setting.

Common Career Paths

Graduates of the nursing program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Acute Care Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Critical Care Nurses
• Health Education Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
• Registered Nurses

Program Details

The University of Missouri's nursing program provides students with a comprehensive education in nursing, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in the healthcare field.