University of Nebraska Medical Center
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Omaha, NE · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses UNMC says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01English CompositionEnglish Composition I and IITwo courses.
source · unmc.edu
“English Composition I and II | 6 |”
credits6min gradeC - 02General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology
source · unmc.edu
“Introduction to Psychology | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 03SociologyIntroduction to Sociology
source · unmc.edu
“Introduction to Sociology | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 04Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman Growth & DevelopmentMust be completed within 7 years of program start.
source · unmc.edu
“Human Growth & Development * | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 05General ChemistryChemistryLab required. Letter grade required. Must be completed within 7 years of program start.
source · unmc.edu
“Chemistry * | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 06College AlgebraCollege AlgebraLetter grade required. Must be completed within 7 years of program start. Catalog Section C says "Intermediate College Algebra or higher" in the letter-grade list and "College Algebra or higher" elsewhere.
source · unmc.edu
“College Algebra * | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 07StatisticsStatisticsLetter grade required. Must be completed within 7 years of program start.
source · unmc.edu
“Statistics * | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 08EthicsEthics
source · unmc.edu
“Ethics | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 09MicrobiologyMicrobiologyLab required. Letter grade required. Must be completed within 7 years of program start.
source · unmc.edu
“Microbiology * | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 10NutritionNutritionLetter grade required. Must be completed within 7 years of program start.
source · unmc.edu
“Nutrition * | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 11Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureHumanities
source · unmc.edu
“Humanities | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 12Social Science (elective)Culture / Race / Ethnicity / Gender
source · unmc.edu
“Culture / Race / Ethnicity / Gender | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 13Social Science (elective)Family / Human Behavior
source · unmc.edu
“Family / Human Behavior | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 14History / GovernmentPolitical Science / Social Organization
source · unmc.edu
“Political Science / Social Organization | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 15OtherFree ElectivesThe catalog says free electives must be completed before graduation, to total 120 credit hours.
source · unmc.edu
“Free Electives | 3 |”
credits3
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
The catalog policy also allows a satisfactory AP, CLEP, DANTES, P/NP or IB result, up to 12 non-graded credits.
source · unmc.edu
“A minimum grade of C is required in each prerequisite course.”
Prerequisites in progress Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“You may apply with courses in progress. At least 12 of 17 completed at application is recommended; all 17 are required before the program starts.” vs “12 of 17 recommended before applying; all 17 required before start”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course age limit
7 years before program start
Applies to Human Growth & Development, Chemistry, College Algebra, Statistics, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology and Nutrition.
source · unmc.edu
“Designated prerequisite courses marked with an asterisk must be completed within 7 years of beginning the program.”
Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 cumulative prerequisite GPA
The minimum applies to the prerequisite GPA, not the overall college GPA.
source · unmc.edu
“To apply, an applicant must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (4.0 scale) for prerequisite courses.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Where can courses be taken?
Community college courses
Accepted from any accredited community college
All prerequisite credits must be transferable to the University of Nebraska. UNMC does not offer the prerequisite courses.
source · unmc.edu
“You can take these courses through the University of Nebraska (on campus or online) or from any accredited community college, four-year college or university.”
Credit by exam
AP/CLEP/DANTES/IB accepted within the 12 non-graded credit maximum; must appear on an official college transcript
Not accepted for the courses that require a letter grade.
source · catalog.unmc.edu
“AP, CLEP, and Dantes pass/no pass scores must be listed on an official college transcript.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Up to 12 non-graded credits allowed, but a letter grade is required in Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Statistics, Microbiology, Nutrition and College Algebra” vs “P/NP allowed, up to 12 non-graded credit hours”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles UNMC publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
January startRolling admissionopens April 1 · starts July 15No year printed. July 15 is the priority deadline; applications are considered on a rolling basis until September 1, subject to campus capacity. Program starts in January (no day given). The 2026-2027 catalog lists the same dates (Application Opens: April 1; Application Due: July 15; Program Start: January).
source · unmc.edu
“Accelerated BSN Application opens: April 1 Application due: July 15* Program Start: January *Priority application deadline is July 15. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until September 1.”
Application service
NursingCAS
source · catalog.unmc.edu
“Students who have met the requirements for admission to UNMC can apply through NursingCAS ( http://nursingcas.org/ ), a centralized application service for students applying to registered nursing (RN) programs at all levels.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Application fee
$60 (NursingCAS)
source · unmc.edu
“The cost of the NursingCAS application is $60.”
Enrollment deposit
$200, non-refundable, credited to first-semester tuition
source · unmc.edu
“Please note, if you are admitted a $200 enrollment deposit is required at the time acceptance.”
Tuition 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 in another field from an accredited institution, completed before the program starts
International students need a baccalaureate-equivalency evaluation before matriculation.
source · unmc.edu
“In addition to the above requirements, accelerated applicants must have a bachelor's degree in another field prior to starting the program.”
References
Two professional references
Examples given: faculty, advisors, supervisors. Family and friends are not accepted.
source · unmc.edu
“Two professional references also are required.”
CNA certification
Active CNA certification required before the program starts
If you already hold the CNA at application, list it in the Supporting Information category.
source · unmc.edu
“An active CNA certification is required prior to starting the program. It is recommended students work as a CNA, but it is not required.”
Healthcare experience
Working as a CNA is recommended, not required
source · unmc.edu
“It is recommended students work as a CNA, but it is not required.”
Information session
Highly encouraged
source · unmc.edu
“To gain a better understanding of the rigor of the accelerated program, we highly encourage you to attend an information session .”
Clinical hours
765
source · unmc.edu
“765 Hours of Clinical Training”
Minimum age
18 at matriculation
source · catalog.unmc.edu
“Be at least 18 years of age at the time of matriculation.”
English proficiency
TOEFL, IELTS or PTE required for non-native English speakers; results within 5 years
source · catalog.unmc.edu
“Test results must be recent (within five years prior to applying to UNMC).”
- After admission: criminal history and abuse/neglect background check.
source · unmc.edu
“a criminal history and abuse/neglect background check”
- After admission: submit the Technical Standards worksheet.
source · catalog.unmc.edu
“Submit Technical Standards worksheet.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Personal statement Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Required. Applicants answer three questions: What motivates you to become a BSN prepared nurse? What is your vision of your nursing career? What mark will you leave in healthcare?” vs “Responses to three questions”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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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
Full-time, on campus with in-person labs and clinical rotations
The pages do not describe online didactic coursework for this program. The program includes 765 clinical hours.
source · unmc.edu
“You'll have learning lab/clinical instruction through our state-of-the-art clinical training facilities/simulators. You'll also do clinical rotations at area medical centers, hospitals and other health facilities.”
Start term
January each year
source · unmc.edu
“January of each year”
Admission priority criteria
Number of prerequisites completed, division preference, prerequisite GPA, and two satisfactory recommendations
source · catalog.unmc.edu
“Acceptance into the nursing program is a competitive and selective process. Priority admittance into the nursing program is given based on the following criteria:”
One campus per application
Apply only for your first-choice campus
Seats at other locations are offered after decisions are finalized.
source · unmc.edu
“Only complete an application for your first-choice campus.”
NCLEX pass rate (2024)
97.64% (traditional and accelerated combined)
source · unmc.edu
“Traditional and accelerated graduates combined for a first time pass rate of 97.64% on the NCLEX licensing examination in 2024.”
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Sources
Every page we read for UNMC, 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 | College of Nursing | University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Prerequisite Courses | College of Nursing | University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Admissions- Undergraduate | College of Nursing | University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Policies and Procedures - University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://catalog.unmc.edu/nursing/program-information/nursing-program-bsn/nursing-program-bsn.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
- BSN Accelerated < University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Undergraduate Admission Requirements < University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) < University of Nebraska Medical Centertier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Exact program start day in January is not printed.
- Whether the 7-year limit boundary is inclusive or exclusive is not stated.
- College algebra level is inconsistent: the catalog's accelerated letter-grade list says "Intermediate College Algebra or higher", while other lists say "College Algebra or higher".
- Tuition for the accelerated program is not published on these pages.
- Policy on online labs for the science prerequisites is not stated.
- Does any of the accelerated coursework run online? The pages do not say; format is recorded as on-campus.
- The algebra requirement is worded differently across sources: the website says 'College Algebra', while catalog Section C says 'Intermediate College Algebra or higher' for the letter-grade requirement.
- The pages do not say whether online labs are accepted for Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry and Microbiology.
- The pages do not say whether courses taken exactly 7 years before the program start fall inside the 7-year limit.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: You may apply with courses in progress. At least 12 of 17 completed at application is recommended; all 17 are required before the program starts. | 12 of 17 recommended before applying; all 17 required before start.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on pass_fail: Up to 12 non-graded credits allowed, but a letter grade is required in Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Statistics, Microbiology, Nutrition and College Algebra | P/NP allowed, up to 12 non-graded credit hours.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: Required. Applicants answer three questions: What motivates you to become a BSN prepared nurse? What is your vision of your nursing career? What mark will you leave in healthcare? | Responses to three questions.
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