Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Upper Division (Pre-Licensure)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Upper Division (pRE-LICENSURE)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at UNC Charlotte prepares students to become skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs). This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experiences, and innovative simulation training to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for patient care in diverse healthcare settings. A BSN not only prepares students for immediate entry into the nursing profession but also serves as a foundation for advanced studies and leadership roles in nursing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse.

We are excited that our program capacity has expanded and we are able to admit more students. We evaluate applicants using a holistic admissions review. Applicants will be evaluated on multiple factors, including GPA, essays, past direct patient care and/or volunteer experience, attainment of a prior degree (4-year or higher), and hours completed at UNC Charlotte.

Application Deadlines

FALL Cohort:

Application Opens: Nov. 15

Application Closes: Jan. 31

SPRING COHORT:

Application Opens: Jun. 15

Application Closes: Aug. 31

Licensure Eligibility

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) The program provides the student with a background in:

  • Liberal arts, through the general education requirements of the University
  • Sciences, through the required nursing pre-requisite courses
  • Generalist nursing education

BSN graduates are prepared to function in a variety of care settings to include hospitals, clinics, public health, and home health agencies, hospice, and long-term care facilities. Upon successful completion of the majority of nursing pre-requisite courses, students may apply to the upper division of the nursing program. For an estimate of costs associated with enrolling in the upper-division major see Estimated Program Costs.

For more information on how to declare Pre-Nursing as a major, or visit the CHHS Advising Center.

Program Contacts

Associate Director Undergraduate Programs, Clinical Professor
Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Lecturer
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