Degree Requirements

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Traditional BSN

The BSN program consists of a minimum of two years and 63 credit hours of intensive study in a set curriculum. Coursework is a blend of didactic (classroom/lab) instruction and clinical experiences, during which you'll learn in real healthcare settings. Below is a sample full-time traditional BSN schedule. The sequence of 300-level clinical courses will vary depending on the degree plan you develop with your College of Nursing advisor.


1st Term: Fall, Year 1 

Course #Course NameSemester Hours
NURS 409Health Assessment & Communication5
NURS 411Foundations of Nursing7
NURS 419Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I4

2nd Term: Spring, Year 1 

Course #Course NameSemester Hours
NURS 420Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 23
NURS 423Adult Health Nursing 17
NURS 463Mental Health Nursing4
NURS 428Readiness for Professional Nursing Practice2

3rd Term: Fall, Year 2 

Course #Course NameSemester Hours
NURS 433Adult Health Nursing 26
NURS 473Population Health Nursing4
NURS 443Nursing Care of Women and Childbearing Families4
NURS 438Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice3

4th Term: Spring, Year 2 

Course #Course NameSemester Hours
NURS 458Transition to Professional Nursing Practice4
NURS 448Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice6
NURS 453Pediatric Health Nursing4

Consult the UIC Catalog for course descriptions.