148 programs · sourced

ABSN programs that put a time limit on science prerequisites.

Programs that publish a maximum age for science courses, with the number of years and the date each school counts from.

Brenau University · Georgia

Major courses within 15 years; certain specific courses within 5 years of application
source · brenau.edu
“The university will accept major courses taken within 15 years, except for specific courses that must have been completed within 5 years of application.”

Marian University-Indiana · Indiana

Chemistry, anatomy, physiology and microbiology within seven years of admission to Marian University
source · onlineabsn.marian.edu
“Science credits or transfer equivalents — chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology — must have been completed within seven years of admission to Marian University.”

William Jewell College · Missouri

Sciences: 10 years. Nursing courses (Pathophysiology, Nutrition): 5 years. Psychology: no limit.
source · jewell.edu
“Prerequisites must be completed in the last ten years if they are a science course (Anatomy with Lab, Physiology with Lab, Chemistry with lab or Microbiology with lab). They must have been completed in the last five years if they are a Nursing course (Pathophysiology, Nutrition). Psychology does not have a time limit.”

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · North Carolina

Sciences (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology) within 5 years of the application deadline; Psychology and Statistics within 10 years
source 1 · nursing.unc.edu
“A grade of B- or better in BIOL 252/252L, BIOL 253/253L and MCRO 251 (lab required) within 5 years of the application deadline”
source 2 · nursing.unc.edu
“All applicants must have completed Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology within five years of the application deadline. General Psychology and Statistics must have been completed within 10 years of the application deadline.”

Creighton University · Nebraska

Anatomy, physiology, general chemistry and microbiology must be within the last 10 years
source · creighton.edu
“Human anatomy, human physiology, general chemistry, and microbiology must have been completed in the last 10 years. There is a potential to override this rule depending on the grade you initially received, when you took it, and how you have used the knowledge from these courses since you took them.”

Georgian Court University · New Jersey

Any prerequisite with a lab must be within 10 years of the start date
source · georgian.edu
“Prerequisites — complete before your start date, B- or better, first attempted grade counted (any course with a lab must be within 10 years of your start date).”

Binghamton University · New York

Anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology expire after 10 years
source · binghamton.edu
“Anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology courses expire after 10 years. Decker requires comprehensive examinations (such as CLEP or Excelsior) in expired prerequisite subject areas or a repeat of coursework to demonstrate proficiency.”

Molloy University · New York

Science prerequisites must be within 10 years of the date of acceptance
source · molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
“Science prerequisite courses under consideration for transfer of credit to the nursing major should have been taken within ten (10) years prior to the date of acceptance. Science courses that are older than ten (10) years will not be accepted.”

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · New York

Science prerequisites within 7 years of expected entry
source · downstate.edu
“PLEASE NOTE: All required prerequisite science courses must have been completed within the past seven (7) years of the date expected entry into the program ( Any exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the faculty of the College of Nursing ), and the lab must be completed in a wet lab ( Virtual / online labs are not accepted ).”

Xavier University · Ohio

Science prerequisites within the last 5 years; older statistics evaluated individually
source · xavier.edu
“*Science prerequisites must be completed within the last five years. A statistics course that is over five years old will be evaluated on an individual basis.”

Oregon Health and Science University · Oregon

A&P, Nutrition, Microbiology, Genetics and Statistics within seven years of the intended start date; Human Development is exempt
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“*These courses must be taken no more than seven years prior to your intended start date.”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Complete the classes within 7 years of starting the accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing program. Note: This applies to all prerequisites except Human Development.”

DeSales University · Pennsylvania

Science prerequisites within 5 years of entering; statistics, nutrition and human development within 10 years
source · desales.edu
“Completion of the following courses or course equivalents, either at DeSales University or another accredited college or university, within 5 years of entering the Accelerated BSN program, with a grade of solid "C" or higher *:”

Drexel University · Pennsylvania

Anatomy, physiology and microbiology: 5 years before enrollment. All other prerequisites: 10 years.
source · drexel.edu
“Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology must be taken within five years prior to enrollment in the ACE Program. All other prerequisite courses must be taken within 10 years prior to enrollment.”

Gwynedd Mercy University · Pennsylvania

Science courses within 7 years; Developmental Psychology and Statistics within 10 years
source · gmercyu.edu
“ABSN and Weekend BSN students: The following science courses must have been successfully completed within the past seven years: Nutrition, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, and Chemistry for Allied Health Professions. The other two courses, Developmental Psychology and Statistics, must have been completed within the past 10 years.”

Temple University · Pennsylvania

10 years; science prerequisites 5 years beginning Fall 2028
source · bulletin.temple.edu
“Prerequisite courses must be taken at a regionally accredited institution and completed within the last 10 years. Beginning Fall 2028, all science prerequisites will require completion within 5 years. Introduction/General Psychology and Developmental Psychology are exempt and retain the 10-year limit.”

University of Wyoming · Wyoming

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology within 3 years of the May start; most other prerequisites do not expire
source · uwyo.edu
“Most prerequisite courses do not have an expiration date. However, PHCY 3450 (Foundational Pathophysiology) and PHCY 4470 (Fundamentals of Pharmacology) must be completed within three years of the May start date.”

Only programs whose own pages state this are listed. Others may have the same policy without publishing it. Last verification pass Oct 2026.

All programs · More lists: No entrance exam · Prerequisites never expire · Rolling admissions · Online labs accepted · HESI A2 required · TEAS required · CNA required · Apply through NursingCAS · 12 months or shorter

Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it, usually within 72 hours.