University of Missouri-St Louis College of Nursing

Program Length & Format

• Program can be completed in as little as 12 months
• Program credited coursework: 53–55 credit hours 
• Format: On-campus

Admission Requirements

• Must hold an earned bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited institution
• Must be admitted to the University of Missouri–St. Louis as an undergraduate student (UMSL Undergraduate Application)
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Grade of B- or higher required in Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, and Microbiology
• Grade of C or higher required in Statistics and Human Growth and Development

Prerequisites

• Human Physiology and Anatomy I (BIOL 1131), 4 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• Human Physiology and Anatomy II (BIOL 1141), 4 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• General Microbiology (BIOL 1162), 3 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• Chemistry for the Health Professions (CHEM 1052 / MOTR CHEM 100), 4 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• Basic Probability and Statistics or equivalent (MATH 1105), 3 credit hours
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology (PSYCH 2268 / MOTR PSYC 200), 3 credit hours
• All prerequisite course grades used in program eligibility calculations must meet stated minimums

Application

• Submit UMSL Undergraduate Application for admission to the university
• Work with College of Nursing Academic Advisor to confirm prerequisite completion
• Application materials considered in review include personal statement and essay (used in holistic review)
• Additional pre-clinical requirements: criminal background check, drug screening, registration with Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (MO FCSR), required vaccines and immunizations

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements available with over 100 regional clinical partners, including BJC, Mercy, SSM, St. Luke’s, Delmar Gardens, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children
• Clinical placements may be scheduled throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Jefferson County and Illinois
• Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites
• Simulation training located at the Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center with computerized-human models, hospital beds with suction and oxygen, ventilators, and a baby warmer

Credit Transfer

• Credit may be granted for selected general studies via transfer examination; contact an advisor for details
• Required prerequisite general education and nursing courses may not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (pass/fail) basis

Contacts

• College of Nursing mailing and office address: 426 Woods Hall, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-4400