Sophomore Admission
UC College of Nursing accepts transfer and transition students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to begin as sophomores.
- Transfer applicants are those from external institutions.
- Transition students are those currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati in a different college or at UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont.
Before applying for sophomore admissions, we highly recommend both transfer and transition students to speak with a UC College of Nursing admissions counselor or academic advisor at 513-558-3600 or nursingbearcats@uc.edu.
Transfer students can also reach out to the UC Transfer Center for general questions about tranferring to UC.
Application Timeline & Requirements
We are currently reviewing the timeline and requirements for sophomore admissions, please check back after Sep. 1, 2025.
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants must complete prerequisite courses and achieve a minimum C by the end of the Spring semester in which they are applying. UC College of Nursing accepts credits from many accredited institutions. To preview if your courses can transfer to UC, check the Transfer Equivalency Database.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIOL2001C) |
4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOL2002C) |
4 |
| Chemistry Lecture (CHEM1020)* | 3 |
| Chemistry Lab (CHEM1020L)* | 1 |
| Microbiology Lecture & Lab (BIOL2031C) |
3 |
| English Composition (ENGL1001) |
3 |
| Intro to Psychology (PSYC1001) | 3 |
| Intro to Sociology (SOC1001) | 3 |
| Science of Wellness & Self-Care (NURS1100C) or Fine Arts, Humanities or Historical Perspectives Elective | 4 or 3 |
| Success in College & Nursing (NURS1101) or Elective (non-remedial course only) | 2 |
| Intro to Professional Nursing (NBSN1101)** |
*Must include general, organic and biochemistry
** Recommended for UC Clermont students