Nursing — Pre-Licensure
Program Overview
Program Overview
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Nursing and Health Studies offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-Licensure program. This program prepares students to become leaders, managers, coordinators, and advocates of care in the nursing field.
Program Details
- Program Type: Major
- Academic Unit: School of Nursing and Health Studies
- Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
- Standard credit hours: 128
- Delivery Mode: In-person
- Typical Program Length: 4 years
- Typical Course Load: 4-5 per semester
- Estimated Program Cost: $75,354
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for a career as a registered nurse, with opportunities in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for registered nurses to grow faster than the national average for all occupations in the coming years.
Potential Careers
- Registered nurse
- Nurse midwife
- Oncology nurse
- Median salary/year: $93,355
Coursework
The program includes coursework and extensive clinical hours in adult medical-surgical, pediatric, obstetric, critical care, and community health nursing. Some potential courses include:
- Drug Calculations: Study the methods of dose calculation needed for medication administration, learn medication-specific terminology, and identify key elements of medical labels.
- Management of Mental Health: Gain an understanding of psychiatric mental health nursing by exploring foundations and clinical applications of communication, client/family education, and community resources.
- Management of Child and Adolescent Health: Learn to apply developmentally appropriate care to health, acutely ill, and chronically ill pediatric patients.
Related Programs and Pathways
- Health Sciences (Major)
- Nurse Practitioner (Master's)
- MSN to DNP (Doctorate)
Admission Requirements
To apply, students must:
- Gather materials:
- Official transcripts
- Names and locations of previous college(s) or high school(s) and dates attended
- Citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
- ACT/SAT test scores (optional)
- Complete the online application: No application fee for domestic undergraduate students; $75 for international students.
- Check admissions requirements: Some programs have specific admission requirements.
Application Dates
- To start classes in Fall: Apply by June 15; classes begin in August.
- To start classes in Spring: Apply by November 15; classes begin in January.
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Estimated Tuition Per Semester:
- Resident Rate: $8,830
- Heartland Rate: $11,726
- Nonresident Rate: $18,753
- Financial Aid: UMKC offers automatic and competitive scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. 96% of first-time students qualified for financial aid, with an average need-based scholarship or grant of $12,617. 80% of undergrads received a scholarship or grant.