The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing is
offers traditional nursing educational options, as well as programs of study for
individuals with prior education and experience in nursing. All programs of study
are designed to facilitate education mobility with as little duplication as possible.
Students are admitted to the BSN program for both the Fall (August) and Spring (January)
semesters.
Non-nursing background to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic Process)
Following the successful completion of 62 semester hours of prerequisite general
education and science courses from any accredited college or university, an individual
may be admitted to this upper-division program of study in nursing. Completion of
this option, totaling 51 semester hours of the major and 9 semester hours of electives,
usually requires 2 years (4 semesters) of full-time study. The program may be undertaken
on a part-time basis with up to 4 years to complete. This program is designed to
prepare nurses for practice in a variety of settings and specialties.
Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(Flexible Process)
You may be admitted to the Flexible Process option of the BSN program if you have
successfully completed 60 semester hours of prerequisite general education and science
courses and you are:
- An RN, with a Diploma in Nursing, or
- An Associate Degree in Nursing graduate with an RN license,
RNs are awarded 30 semester hours of credit for nursing courses toward the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) degree.
The Flexible Process can be completed in two semesters
by RNs on a full time basis. Part time study is an option with up to four years
allowed for completion. The Flexible Process option allows you to obtain course
credit by examination:
- Seven courses are required of RNs.
The "Nursing Programs Applicant Viewbook" contains further information
about the program and an application and reference form. Click here to link to the
Viewbook 
.
You may also call the Undergraduate Nursing Admissions Office at 210-567-2670.