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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
BSN Pathway
The BSN Pathway is built on a traditional four-year undergraduate curriculum that provides a foundational education that includes both academic and professional nursing courses essential for clinical competence and informed judgments about health and patient care in a variety of settings with families and individuals of all ages.
Program Information
Pre-Nursing Advising
All students are assigned an academic advisor upon admission to UAB. The advisor is the first person to contact with questions about your education.
How to make an appointment with a Pre-Nursing Advisor?
Current and Prospective Students can make an appointment conveniently online.
Pre-Nursing Advising for the Prelicensure BSN Pathway
All students interested in applying to the Prelicensure BSN Pathway should meet with one of the UAB School of Nursing pre-nursing advisors after being accepted into UAB.
The UAB School of Nursing Pre-Nursing Advisors:
- Wayne Spencer: Pre-Nursing Advisor for Last Names A-G
- Katelyn Geddings: Pre-Nursing Advisor for Last Names H-O
- Sarah Elizabeth Moreman: Pre-Nursing Advisor for Last Names P-Z
BSN Nursing Prerequisites
Your nursing education at UAB begins with the pre-nursing foundation courses and core/general studies courses that provide the base for the upper division courses in nursing.
BSN applicants must earn a "C" or better in the pre-nursing foundation courses and have a pre-nursing foundation GPA of 2.75 or higher in the specific pre-nursing foundation courses.
BSN Admission Requirements
Prospective students must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the BSN Program:
- Have applied for and been admitted to UAB through UAB Undergraduate Admissions.
- Students are admitted to the BSN program twice each year, in the fall and spring semesters.
- Complete all pre-nursing course requirements (UAB core curriculum and pre-nursing foundation courses).
- Earn a minimum grade of "C" in all required pre-nursing foundation courses and have a pre-nursing foundation GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.75, which must be maintained through the admission cycle.
Application/Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
- Entry Date: Summer 2026, Application Open: November 17, 2025, Deadline: February 2, 2026
- Entry Date: Fall 2026, Application Open: April 1, 2026, Deadline: May 4, 2026
Steps to Application
- Apply to UAB Undergraduate Admissions and submit required application materials.
- Apply to UAB School of Nursing BSN Pathway.
Information for Transfer Students
Students who transfer from another college or university must apply and be accepted to UAB as a degree-seeking student before they can be considered for admission to the BSN Program.
Information for Second Degree Students
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree outside of the nursing discipline and who meet the UAB criteria for regular undergraduate admission may apply for admission to the BSN Program as a Second Degree Student.
BSN Program Outcomes
The BSN Curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry into professional nursing practice.
BSN Sample Program of Study
The BSN Program offers a full-time program of study that can be completed in five semesters.
Tuition and Fees
The following tuition and fees are valid for the academic year and are subject to change annually.
Funding Your Education
UAB Financial Aid and Scholarships
Information on Financial Aid, University Scholarships, and other funding opportunities is available.
UAB School of Nursing Scholarships
The School of Nursing at UAB has an excellent scholarship program that provides financial support to Alabama's best and brightest nursing students.
Student Nurse Internship Program (SNIP)
The Student Nurse Internship Program (SNIP) is a unique opportunity for BSN students to gain work and learning experiences that will accelerate their transition to professional nursing practice upon graduation.
Dean's Scholars Program
The Dean's Nursing Scholars Program is designed for academically talented high school seniors who are strongly considering a career in nursing.
Nursing Honors Program
The UAB School of Nursing Honors Program provides unique experiential learning opportunities in research where students are introduced to basic research concepts and provided the opportunity to complete defined research activities as part of a faculty research team.
Information for Veterans
The UAB School of Nursing offers a special initiative, the Veterans Career Advancement in Nursing (Veterans CAN!), for military veterans, active duty members, reservists, and members of the national guard who wish to transition into a professional nursing career and earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Information for International Students
Prospective International students must first contact UAB International Admissions to determine eligibility to study in the U.S. and/or submit an application for admission to UAB.