School of Nursing Undergraduate
Pre-Nursing Program (BSN)
The Pre-Nursing program prepares students with the prerequisite knowledge and credits needed to begin their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Connecticut Department of Labor
Pre-Nursing
Take the first step in your Nursing career
Now, more than ever, your community needs skilled and dedicated nurses. Nurses work in schools, hospitals, community health centers, and medical offices, providing direct care and patient education. As a nurse, you’ll have a fulfilling and well-paying career filled with opportunities for growth at all levels of nursing.
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Develop interpersonal skills while working with our expert faculty and your peers
During your first three semesters as a Pre-Nursing student, you’ll grow your skills in collaboration, communication, and time management, while taking courses in humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. These soft skills will help you provide better patient care as you move into the BSN program at University of Bridgeport.
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Be prepared to apply to the BSN program during your spring semester
In the Pre-Nursing program, you’ll work with your professors to prepare yourself to apply to University of Bridgeport’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the fall semester of the sophomore year. UB’s faculty will help you complete your application for the best chances of acceptance into this competitive program at UB.
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Join an in-demand field and prepare for a meaningful career in patient care
According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the state will add more than 3,000 nursing jobs by 2028. At University of Bridgeport, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to secure a career in this in-demand field. You’ll work on the front lines of patient care, providing lifesaving and life-affirming care to your community’s most vulnerable people.
As a nurse, you’ll gain the respect of your family and friends while ensuring a secure financial future for yourself.
Become a better nurse in UB’s Nursing Skills and Simulation Center
The demand for skilled nursing professionals is growing. Once you’re in the BSN program, you’ll have the opportunity to practice patient care at University of Bridgeport’s Nursing Skills and Simulation Center. UB’s expert faculty will introduce you to the most up-to-date nursing equipment so that you can be prepared with the skills to work in any modern-day medical facility.
UB’s Nursing Skills and Simulation Center features practice beds for hands-on experience using patient simulators. The Community Health Room helps you develop your skills in a home care setting.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
While this program is not open to international students, we invite you to explore other opportunities at UB. See our full list of academic programs.
Pre-Nursing admission
All students are admitted to University of Bridgeport’s Pre-Nursing curriculum according to the admissions policy for undergraduate applicants through the general admissions process.
- High school students applying as freshmen must be attending a regionally accredited secondary school and have completed four years of English, two years of math, one year of college prep chemistry with a laboratory, one year of college prep biology with a laboratory, and courses in the social studies.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Applying to the BSN
The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which begins in the sophomore year, is highly competitive. Therefore, students must submit applications for the Nursing major by October 1st during the fall semester of your sophomore year to be considered.
Curriculum
Pre-Nursing courses (BSN)
Students begin their pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in the Pre-Nursing program, completing general education and prerequisite coursework during their freshman year and the first semester of their sophomore year.
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, fall semester | ||
| ENGL 101 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| BIOL 113/113L | Intro to Anatomy and Physiology I with lab | 4 |
| PSYC 103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 103 | Introduction to Algebra and Statistics | 3 |
| Total credits | 16 | |
| Year 1, spring semester | ||
| BIOL 114/114L | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab | 4 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| CHEM 113/113L | Introductory Chemistry w/lab | 4 |
| PSYC 205 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total credits | 17 | |
| Year 2, fall semester | ||
| BIOL 106/106L | Elementary Microbiology w/lab | 4 |
| MATH 203 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| HSCI 230 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 3 |
| FA | Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total credits | 16 | |
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
University of Bridgeport’s official academic catalog is published once a year. Occasionally, there are program or course changes that occur post-publication. These changes are not displayed within the online catalog, they are referenced in the catalog addendum, which is visible online.
Student voices
Student voices
I’ve felt the sense of family between my peers and I, as we help each other succeed in Nursing. Becoming a UB Knight has so far been one of my best choices.
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