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title: "Pre-Nursing Health Sciences Coursework"
description: "Complete the science prerequisites needed to apply to a BSN or accelerated nursing program."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/pre-nursing-health-sciences"
level: "Pre-Nursing"
field: "Health Sciences"
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# Pre-Nursing Health Sciences Coursework

APU Global's online Pre-Nursing Health Sciences pathway is built for adults preparing to apply to a BSN or accelerated nursing program. You'll complete the prerequisite anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry coursework in a flexible online format.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Pre-Nursing |
| Field | Health Sciences |
| Credits to graduate | 16 |
| Major credits | 16 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $8,560 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Master anatomy and physiology required by nursing programs
- Complete the microbiology prerequisite with lab-based learning
- Build the general chemistry foundation nursing programs expect
- Build a competitive nursing application
- Understand the U.S. healthcare and nursing landscape
- Plan a realistic timeline to registered nurse (RN) licensure

## Career paths

- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Health Planner

## Representative courses

- BIOL 225
- BIOL 230
- BIOL 240
- CHEM 115

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Pre-Nursing Health Sciences Coursework fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 16 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Pre-Nursing Health Sciences Coursework cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $8,560 for the full 16 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/pre-nursing-health-sciences
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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