Program Summary
Fall 2021
Credits and Cost
Program Summary
Fall 2021
Credits and Cost
Make your career move to the next level in nursing care.
The complexity of health care systems today demands an increased focus on improving outcomes with knowledge of evidence-based nursing interventions. A BSN-prepared nurse is innovative in health care delivery with knowledge in interprofessional practice, leadership and bedside expertise.
IMPORTANT: This rigorous program allows students to complete all didactic course work fully online, but requires weekly in-person clinicals and labs on the University of Kentucky campus.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements Include:
- Completion of LPN and license to practice
- Cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Three-credit-hour course in general psychology with minimum grade of "C"
- Average of 2.75 GPA for the following natural science courses with a minimum grade of "C" in each:
- Three-credit-hour course in human anatomy
- Three-credit-hour course in human physiology
- Three-credit-hour in general biology
- Chemistry course equivalent to CHE 103 at UK
One year of general college chemistry with a minimum grade of "C" in each course is also acceptable, in place of CHE 103. Additionally, one 3 credit hour course in microbiology is a prerequisite to pathopharmacology, taken in first semester, so that must be completed by the time of enrollment, if admitted. Read more about Transfer Equivalency Information here.
Program Fees
$614 Nursing Fee. This is in addition to the Cost Per Credit shown above.
Contact
College of Nursing
315 College of Nursing Building
751 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536-0232
(859) 323-5108
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.