Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Second-Degree BSN · Bryan, TX · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Texas A&M says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Communication / Public SpeakingCommunications (two core courses)Planner examples: ENGL 1301, SPCH 1315, ENGL 1302, ENGL 2311.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Communications | Any two courses from core list | Any two courses from core list | 6 | See TAMU Core Curriculum |”
credits6labnomin gradeC - 02History / GovernmentAmerican History (two core courses)Planner examples: HIST 1301, HIST 2301, HIST 1302.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“American History | Any two courses from core list | Any two courses from core list | 6 | See TAMU Core Curriculum |”
credits6labnomin gradeC - 03History / GovernmentFederal Government · GOVT 2305TAMU POLS 206
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Government | Federal Government | GOVT 2305 | 3 | POLS 206 |”
labnomin gradeC - 04History / GovernmentTX Government · GOVT 2306TAMU POLS 207
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Government | TX Government | GOVT 2306 | 3 | POLS 207 |”
labnomin gradeC - 05Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureCreative ArtsPlanner examples: ARTS 1301, DANC 2303.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Creative Arts | Any course from core list | Any course from core list | 3 | See TAMU Core Curriculum |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 06Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureLanguage, Philosophy and CulturePhilosophy or Ethics recommended (PHIL 2306 or 1301; TAMU PHIL 111 or 251).
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Language, Philosophy and Culture | Any course from core list (Philosophy or Ethics recommended) | Any course from core list (PHIL 2306 or 1301 recommended) | 3 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 07NutritionNutrition · BIOL 1322TAMU NUTR 202, 203 or 222
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Science | Nutrition | BIOL 1322 | 3 | NUTR 202, 203 or 222 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 08General BiologyZoology, Biology, Physics or Chemistry II · BIOL 1413, BIOL 1406/1407, PHYS 1401/1402, or CHEM 1412May be satisfied by zoology, general biology, physics, or Chemistry II.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Zoology, Biology, Physics or Chemistry II | BIOL 1413, BIOL 1406/1407, PHYS 1401/1402, or CHEM 1412 | 4 | BIOL 107, BIOL 111/112, PHYS 201/202, or CHEM 120 |”
credits4min gradeC - 09General PsychologyGeneral Psychology · PSYC 2301Nursing science course. TAMU PBSI 107.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Social and Behavioral Science | General Psychology | PSYC 2301 | 3 | PBSI 107 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 10Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopmental Lifespan Psychology · PSYC 2314Nursing science course. TAMU PBSI 225; PBSI 307 acceptable if completed prior to spring 2022.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Psychology* | Developmental Lifespan Psychology | PSYC 2314 | 3 | PBSI 225 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 11StatisticsStatistics · MATH 1342Nursing science course. TAMU STAT 201.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Math | Statistics | MATH 1342 | 3 | STAT 201 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 12Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology I · BIOL 2401Nursing science course.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Science | Anatomy & Physiology I | BIOL 2401 | 4 | BIOL 319, NUTR 366 or VIBS 305 |”
credits4min gradeC - 13Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology II · BIOL 2402Nursing science course.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Science | Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL 2402 | 4 | BIOL 320, NUTR 367 (starting spring 2025) or VTPP 423 |”
credits4min gradeC - 14General ChemistryGeneral/Introductory Chemistry I with lab · CHEM 1405/1105 or 1411Nursing science course. TAMU CHEM 119.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Science | General/Introductory Chemistry I with lab | CHEM 1405/1105 or 1411 | 4 | CHEM 119 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 15MicrobiologyMicrobiology · BIOL 2420 or 2421Nursing science course. Planner PDF lists VTPB 405 rather than VTPB 425/426.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Microbiology | BIOL 2420 or 2421 | 4 | BIOL 206 or 351, NUTR 440 or VTPB 425/426 |”
credits4min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
All prerequisites must be complete by the first class day.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Courses may be in progress during the application cycle; however, all courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" by the first class day.”
Completion at application
At least 40 of 59 prerequisite hours by the deadline, including at least 12 hours of nursing science courses; remainder by first class day
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“By the application deadline, applicants must have completed a minimum of 40 prerequisite course credit hours of the 59 hours required.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Repeats / failures
Repeats allowed; two prerequisite failures in the past five years makes an applicant ineligible
Students may repeat prerequisite courses; all attempts count in the prerequisite GPA.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“A student with two prerequisite course failures in the past five years is ineligible for admission consideration.”
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum nursing science GPA
3.0
Nursing science courses: general psychology, lifespan psychology, statistics, chemistry, A&P I and II, microbiology.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“3.0 nursing science GPA (on a 4.0 scale)”
Minimum prerequisite GPA
3.0
Prerequisite GPA includes all grades for completed prerequisite coursework, including repeats.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“3.0 prerequisite GPA (on a 4.0 scale)”
GPA course substitution
Any core math except college algebra may substitute for statistics when the nursing science GPA is below threshold
From the prerequisite planner PDF.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“In certain cases, course substitutions may be made to enhance the GPA. For example, any core mathematics course — excluding college algebra — may be substituted for statistics when beneficial to the nursing science GPA.”
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“HESI A2 (Math, Reading, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Grammar, A&P); minimum 75% each section; within 12 months of deadline; max two attempts per 12 months” vs “HESI A2; minimum 75% in each of five sections (math, reading, vocabulary/general knowledge, grammar, A&P)”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Where can courses be taken?
Where prerequisites may be taken
Any regionally accredited college or university
Out-of-state or private university applicants must complete courses that are Texas A&M core equivalent.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Prerequisite coursework may be completed at any regionally accredited college or university.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail Not published. Confirm with the school.
Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Texas A&M publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Spring entry · Round RockDue August 1 each yearnext Aug 1, 2027 · opens June 1No year printed. Orientation dates (NSC/NSO) listed as TBD.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Spring Entry NursingCAS Application Open: June 1 Deadline: Aug. 1”
Fall entry · Round RockDue November 1 each yearnext Nov 1, 2026No year printed; window spans calendar years (opens Nov. 1, due Jan. 15 of following year). Orientation dates listed as TBD.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Fall Entry NursingCAS Application Open: Nov. 1 Deadline: Jan. 15”
Application route Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“NursingCAS” vs “Yes”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Application fee
NursingCAS fee plus additional Texas A&M Admissions fee for external applicants (amount not stated)
Fee waivers may be available for qualified applicants. All Texas A&M fees must be paid before review.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“External applicants are required to pay an additional application fee directly to Texas A&M Admissions.”
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field
Current Texas A&M students completing their first bachelor's by the first day of classes are treated as external applicants.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Delivered at the Round Rock campus, the second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track is a 15-month, four-semester accelerated program available to applicants with a previous bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field of study.”
Kira Talent assessment
Timed online verbal responses (Kira Talent), by invitation
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Online verbal and written assessments through our secondary assessment provider, Kira Talent (eligible applicants will be sent invitations to complete this portion following review of their NursingCAS application)”
Written assessment
Timed written assessment via Kira Talent
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Timed verbal responses and written assessments (through our secondary assessment provider, Kira Talent)”
Foreign language proficiency
Required to graduate: two years same language in high school, two college semesters, or exam
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Proficiency in a foreign language is required to graduate from Texas A&M.”
Information session
Required before requesting an individual advising appointment (not stated as an admission requirement)
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Students are required to attend an information session prior to requesting an individual appointment.”
- Admission is conditional on completing all prerequisites and compliance requirements.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“An offer of admission is conditional pending successful completion of all prerequisite coursework and fulfillment of certain compliance requirements .”
- Students receiving a bachelor's from Texas A&M must also satisfy the university Core Curriculum.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“In addition to the required prerequisites listed below, students receiving a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University must satisfy the coursework requirements of the university's Core Curriculum .”
Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
In person at Round Rock (face-to-face instruction, simulation, clinicals; some lectures via video conferencing)
The page also mentions video conferencing of lectures, but all classes must be attended at the Round Rock location.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Students are admitted to the Round Rock campus and must attend all classes, simulation labs and clinical experiences at that location throughout the duration of the program.”
Start terms
Spring and Fall
Separate Spring Entry and Fall Entry application windows and curricula are listed.
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Spring Entry”
One program per cycle
May apply to only one College of Nursing program per cycle
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Applicants may only apply for one program for each application cycle.”
Additional considerations
Regional residency, military service, community service, leadership, and history of withdrawals/repeats/failures are considered
source · nursing.tamu.edu
“Regional residency”
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Sources
Every page we read for Texas A&M, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Second-Degree BSN | Texas A&M College of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Prospective Studentstier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Compliance and Clinical Placement | Texas A&M College of Nursingtier 2 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Howdytier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Statements | Texas A&M Universitytier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://nursing.tamu.edu/documents/students/student-handbook.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (56 pages)
- https://nursing.tamu.edu/documents/students/program-factsheets/pre-req-planner.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Application dates are printed without years; orientation (NSC/NSO) dates are TBD.
- The page says 'Test dates are not currently available' for HESI registration through Texas A&M.
- 'Prerequisite course failure' is not defined (F only vs. below C) for the two-failures-in-five-years rule.
- Tuition and the external applicant fee amount are not stated on the program pages.
- Lab requirements for A&P, microbiology, and the biology/physics/chemistry II option are not explicitly stated (4-credit courses).
- The amount of the additional application fee for external applicants is not stated.
- Tuition is not published on these pages; it refers to Aggie One Stop.
- The page says HESI test dates are not currently available.
- Whether a D counts as a "failure" under the repeat policy is not defined.
- Application dates are printed without years.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on entrance_exam: HESI A2 (Math, Reading, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Grammar, A&P); minimum 75% each section; within 12 months of deadline; max two attempts per 12 months | HESI A2; minimum 75% in each of five sections (math, reading, vocabulary/general knowledge, grammar, A&P).
- Two readings of the page disagreed on uses_nursingcas: NursingCAS | Yes.
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