Barry University
Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Option · Miami Shores, FL · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Barry University says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Anatomy (standalone)Human Anatomy & Lab · BIO 220Maximum of two repeats. Must be completed before admission.
source · barry.edu
“BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Lab 4”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 02Physiology (standalone)Human Physiology & Lab · BIO 240Maximum of two repeats. Must be completed before admission.
source · barry.edu
“BIO 240 Human Physiology & Lab 4”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 03MicrobiologyIntro to Microbiology & Lab · BIO 253Maximum of two repeats. Must be completed before admission.
source · barry.edu
“BIO 253 Intro to Microbiology & Lab 4”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 04General ChemistryChemistry for Health Sciences & Lab · CHE 152The admissions page lists 'Chemistry (3 credits)'. The minimum grade of C comes from the catalog's all-prerequisites rule.
source · barry.edu
“CHE 152 Chemistry for Health Sciences & Lab 4”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 05StatisticsElementary Probability & Statistics · MAT 152One repeat available.
source · barry.edu
“MAT 152 Elementary Probability & Statistics 3”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 06General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology · PSY 281
source · barry.edu
“PSY 281 Introduction to Psychology 3”
credits3min gradeC - 07Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopmental Psychology · PSY 283One repeat available.
source · barry.edu
“PSY 283 Developmental Psychology 3”
credits3min gradeC - 08Religion / TheologyTheology distribution (any religion course)Two 3-credit religion courses (6 credits total; the admissions page says 'Theology distribution (6 credits)').
source · barry.edu
“Theology distribution (any religion course) 3”
credits6min gradeC - 09EthicsBio-Medical Ethics · PHI 353
source · barry.edu
“PHI 353 Bio-Medical Ethics 3”
credits3min gradeC - 10OtherDigital Literacy · CS 180 or CS 151
source · barry.edu
“CS 180 or CS 151 Digital Literacy 3”
credits3min gradeC - 11Philosophy / LogicPhilosophy DistributionListed separately from Bio-Medical Ethics on the admissions page only.
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 12English CompositionFirst year Composition and Rhetoric
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 13English CompositionWriting about LiteratureSecond English course.
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 14Communication / Public SpeakingSpeech
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 15History / GovernmentOne elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 16Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureOne elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 17Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureAdditional Humanities or Art
source · barry.edu
“Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits), Development Psychology (3 credits), Philosophy Distribution ( 3 credits), Theology distribution (6 credits), Digital Literacy ( 3 credits), First year Composition and Rhetoric ( 3 credits), Writing about Literature (3 credits), Speech ( 3 credits), One elective from History, Economics, Geography, Political Science (3 credits) , One elective from Humanities, Foreign Language, Literature ( 3credits), Additional Humanities or Art ( 3 credits), Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits)”
credits3min gradeC - 18Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureLiberal arts course (Art, Music, Dance, Theater, Photography)This may overlap with 'Additional Humanities or Art'.
source · barry.edu
“Grade C or greater for liberal arts courses - Art, Music, Dance, Theater, Photography (3 credits required).”
credits3min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C or better
The program's admissions page states C or greater for the liberal arts courses, the science courses, PSY 283 and MAT 152.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“A letter grade of C or better for all pre-requisite courses.”
Prerequisite completion timing
All prerequisites must be complete before nursing courses start. Science courses must be complete before admission.
The admissions page also says 'Completed all prerequisite courses prior to being admitted to the nursing program.' The timing for non-science courses is therefore stated inconsistently.
source · barry.edu
“Students applying for the Accelerated BSN Program must have all required prerequisites completed before starting Nursing courses.”
Prerequisite institution accreditation
Regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
Repeat limits Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology): at most two repeats. PSY 283 and MAT 152: one repeat.” vs “Science courses: maximum of two repeats. PSY 283 and MAT 152: one repeat available.”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 cumulative college GPA
The catalog also states a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
source · barry.edu
“Minimum achievement of 3.0 cumulative college GPA and fewer than three Withdrawals”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
TEAS: 70% overall and at least 50% in each section; at most three attempts; must be taken in person
The catalog states 'TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam score of 62.' The program page's 70% is used here.
source · barry.edu
“Minimum TEAS score (Overall 70%, minimum 50% in each section). Only three attempts allowed. Must be taken in person.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Credit by exam
Prerequisite credit may be earned through CLEP, transfer, correspondence, or by challenging courses
No credit limit is stated.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Completion of the following prerequisite course credit through CLEP, transfer, correspondence, or by challenging or enrolling in courses at Barry University”
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Barry University publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Spring (January) startDeadline not publishedOnly the start month (January, spring semester) is published. No application open date, deadline, or start day is printed on the pages.
source · barry.edu
“This fast-paced, high-quality program is delivered over four (4) semesters of full-time coursework and begins each spring semester (January).”
NursingCAS Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Cost
$7,000 per semester plus a $50 per credit per semester nursing program resources fee
source · barry.edu
“Cost 7,000/semester + $50 per credit/per semester nursing program resources fee”
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally/nationally accredited or internationally recognized institution
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“A baccalaureate degree granted from as regionally/nationally accredited or internationally recognized college or university (Accelerated Option 2nd Degree BSN Program).”
Interview
At the discretion of the Admissions Committee
source · barry.edu
“Interview at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.”
Letters of recommendation
Two letters, from a professional reference and/or previous faculty
Source is the catalog.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Two letters of recommendation from a professional reference and/or previous faculty knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic potential.”
Resume
Updated resume required
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Updated resume”
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted directly to Barry University.”
- Drug screen and background check before starting the program; immunizations, annual physical, two-step PPD, flu vaccine, and Florida health insurance required.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Additionally, a drug and background screen must be completed prior to starting the BSN program.”
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“All students must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association (AHA).”
- Laptop with specified software required.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Upon the start of the program, accepted candidates are required to possess a laptop computer with specified software which conforms to criteria established by the Program.”
- Access to transportation for clinicals in Dade and Broward counties.
source · barry.smartcatalogiq.com
“Since many experiences occur in the community and other affiliations, students should own, or have access to, a car.”
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
In-person
The catalog adds: 'Applicants are advised that portions of the didactic coursework are web-based and also provided in conjunction with telecommunications or video teleconferencing instruction.' Clinical assignments are made within Dade and Broward counties.
source · barry.edu
“Format In-person”
Start term
Spring semester (January) each year
source · barry.edu
“Start Term Spring semester each year”
Withdrawal limit
Fewer than three withdrawals (W grades)
source · barry.edu
“Minimum achievement of 3.0 cumulative college GPA and fewer than three Withdrawals”
Competitive admission
Limited access; meeting minimums does not guarantee admission
source · barry.edu
“Barry University's Nursing Program is a limited access program and not all qualified applicants may be admitted.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Barry University, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Accelerated BSN Program | Earn Your Nursing Degree Fast - Barry University, Miami, FLtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Admissions Requirements - Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Option - College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences - Barry University, Miami, FLtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- myBarry Login: Barry University, Miami Shores, Floridatier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Search - Barry University, Miami, FLtier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- FERPA: Understanding Student Privacy Rights at Barry University - Barry University, Miami, FLtier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Barry University Privacy Statement: Your Data Rights Explained - Barry University, Miami, FLtier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Barry University - Admission Requirements for the Accelerated Option Programtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Barry University - School of Nursingtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Prerequisites - Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Option - College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences - Barry University, Miami, FLtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- No application deadline or open date is published; only a January (spring) start is stated.
- TEAS minimum conflicts: the program admissions page says 70% overall with 50% per section, while the catalog says a score of 62.
- Chemistry credits conflict: 4 credits with lab (CHE 152, prerequisites page) vs. 3 credits (admissions page).
- Application fee and campus location are not stated on the program pages.
- Repeat limits differ between the program page (two repeats for sciences, one for PSY 283/MAT 152) and the catalog (3 attempts for all prerequisites).
- The catalog notes that portions of the didactic coursework are web-based, while the program page lists the format as in-person.
- No application deadline or open date is published for the January start.
- TEAS minimum differs: the admissions page says 70% overall (50% per section); the catalog says 62.
- Attempt limits differ: the admissions page allows two repeats for science and one repeat for PSY 283/MAT 152; the catalog allows 3 attempts for all prerequisites.
- Chemistry credits differ: 4 credits with lab on the prerequisites page vs. 3 credits on the admissions page.
- Philosophy, English, speech, history/social science and humanities courses appear on the admissions page but not on the prerequisites table; it is unclear whether the bachelor's degree waives them.
- Whether the fine-arts liberal arts course is separate from 'Additional Humanities or Art' is unclear.
- Application fee and campus location are not stated.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on program_length: About 15 months, full-time, over four semesters | 15 months, full-time, four semesters (63 credits).
- Two readings of the page disagreed on attempt_limits: Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology): at most two repeats. PSY 283 and MAT 152: one repeat. | Science courses: maximum of two repeats. PSY 283 and MAT 152: one repeat available..
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