Prerequisite planning
Nursing School Prerequisites
Understand and track the courses most nursing programs require before admission.
Quick answer
Most nursing programs require anatomy and physiology, microbiology, statistics or college math, English composition, psychology, and nutrition. Competitive programs often care most about prerequisite GPA and recent science grades, so retakes and timing can matter.
Key planning signals
- Science prerequisites often have age limits, commonly 5-7 years at selective programs.
- A strong prerequisite GPA can offset a weaker cumulative GPA at some schools.
- Course equivalency rules vary, so confirm transferability before enrolling elsewhere.
Prerequisite resources
Guide
Nursing school requirements
Common prerequisite, GPA, testing, and clinical requirements.
Open resourceTrackerPrerequisite tracker
Track courses you have completed and what remains before applying.
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Connect prerequisites to acceptance rates and admissions difficulty.
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