The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Accelerated Track · San Antonio, TX · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses UT San Antonio says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01College AlgebraCollege Algebra or higher · MATH 1314Must be complete at application.
source · uthscsa.edu
“College Algebra or higher | MATH 1314 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 02StatisticsElementary Statistical Methods or Psychology Statistics · MATH 1342 or 1442 or PSYC 2317Must be complete at application.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Elementary Statistical Methods or Psychology Statistics | MATH 1342 or 1442 or PSYC 2317 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 03General ChemistryChemistry I · CHEM 1305, 1311, 1405, or 1411Must be complete at application.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Chemistry I (no lab required) | CHEM 1305, 1311, 1405, or 1411 | 3 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 04Anatomy & Physiology IHuman Anatomy or Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab · BIOL 2401Human Anatomy alone is accepted.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Human Anatomy or Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab | BIOL 2401 | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 05Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Physiology or Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab · BIOL 2402Human Physiology alone is accepted.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Human Physiology or Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab | BIOL 2402 | 4”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 06MicrobiologyMicrobiology with lab · BIOL 2420
source · uthscsa.edu
“Microbiology with lab | BIOL 2420 | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 07NutritionHuman Nutrition · BIOL 1322 or HECO 1322Listed among math/science courses, so it must be complete at application.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Human Nutrition | BIOL 1322 or HECO 1322 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 08General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology · PSYC 2301Liberal arts course; may be outstanding (within the 9-hour allowance).
source · uthscsa.edu
“Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 2301 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 09SociologyIntroduction to Sociology · SOCI 1301
source · uthscsa.edu
“Introduction to Sociology | SOCI 1301 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 10Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman Growth & Development · PSYC 2314Must cover conception through death.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Human Growth & Development (must cover conception through death) | PSYC 2314 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 11English CompositionEnglish Composition I · ENGL 1301
source · uthscsa.edu
“English Composition I | ENGL 1301 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 12English CompositionEnglish Composition II · ENGL 1302
source · uthscsa.edu
“English Composition II | ENGL 1302 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 13Philosophy / LogicIntroduction to Philosophy · PHIL 1301Any language, philosophy and culture core course is also accepted.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Introduction to Philosophy | PHIL 1301 (or a class in language, philosophy and culture core curriculum) | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 14OtherElectiveAny college-level course.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Elective | Any College level course | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 15History / GovernmentUnited States History I · HIST 1301May be fulfilled by an approved Texas Core Curriculum course.
source · uthscsa.edu
“United States History I | HIST 1301 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 16History / GovernmentUnited States History II · HIST 1302May be fulfilled by an approved Texas Core Curriculum course.
source · uthscsa.edu
“United States History II | HIST 1302 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 17History / GovernmentUnited States Government · GOVT 2305May be fulfilled by an approved Texas Core Curriculum course.
source · uthscsa.edu
“United States Government | GOVT 2305 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 18History / GovernmentTexas Government · GOVT 2306May be fulfilled by an approved Texas Core Curriculum course.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Texas Government | GOVT 2306 | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC - 19Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureVisual & Performing ArtsAsk your school for its approved course list.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Visual & Performing Arts | Contact your school for a list of approved courses. | 3 |”
credits3min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C or higher in every prerequisite
source · uthscsa.edu
“all prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher.”
Prerequisites in progress Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Up to 9 hours of non-math/non-science liberal arts courses may be outstanding at application; they must be finished before the program starts” vs “Up to 9 liberal arts hours may remain at application. All math and science courses must be done.”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 prerequisite GPA (no cumulative GPA minimum stated for first-time applicants)
The GPA is calculated on the 60 hours of prerequisite courses.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Prerequisite GPA (based on the required prerequisite courses only): minimum 3.0”
Minimum prerequisite GPA
3.0 on the 60 hours of required prerequisites
source · uthscsa.edu
“Prerequisite GPA (based on the required prerequisite courses only): minimum 3.0”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
Not required (TEAS not considered)
The catalog says the TEAS requirement for the ABSN was suspended effective summer 2023.
source · uthscsa.edu
“The TEAS exam is not required and will not be considered for applicants to the accelerated BSN track.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Where prerequisites may be taken
Any regionally accredited institution
The catalog says prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college of the applicant's choice. Courses are mapped by Texas Common Course Number.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Prior to attending UT San Antonio, all BSN students must complete a set of prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited institution”
Pass/fail courses
Accepted only for Spring, Summer or Fall 2020; these courses are excluded from the GPA
The page does not say whether pass/fail courses from other terms are accepted.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Prerequisite courses taken as “pass/fail” or “credit/no credit” during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, or Fall 2020 terms can be accepted as long as the course is passed and credit is earned.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“CLEP, AP, IB and DANTES credit is considered; the official score report must arrive by the deadline” vs “CLEP, AP, IB, and DANTES credit accepted with official score reports”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles UT San Antonio publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Summer 2027 startDeadline not publishedExact start date not published; the catalog says candidates are admitted once per year in May. Official transcripts must reach NursingCAS by 10:59 p.m. Central on the deadline day. All math/science prerequisites and at least 51 of 60 prerequisite hours must be done at application.
Transfer-student deadlines
Transfers from other nursing schools: February 1 (fall), August 1 (spring), December 15 (summer)
Applies to transfer students from other nursing programs, not regular ABSN applicants.
source · catalog.uthscsa.edu
“Application deadlines are February 1 (fall), August 1 (spring) and December 15 (summer) .”
NursingCAS Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Yes” vs “NursingCAS”), 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
$45 School of Nursing fee plus the NursingCAS fee
source · uthscsa.edu
“The School of Nursing application fee is $45 (non-refundable), and the link to pay the fee is accessed through the NursingCAS application under the Questions tab in the Program Materials section.”
Seat deposit
$500; $250 is credited to tuition and $250 is non-refundable
source · catalog.uthscsa.edu
“Once offered admission payment of $500 pre-matriculation seat fee deposit is required to reserve a seat in the class.”
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Non-nursing bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, completed before the program starts
source · uthscsa.edu
“Non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (prior to the start of the program)”
Interview
Required Kira Talent online interview with four video responses
The catalog says selected applicants will be invited to interview.
source · uthscsa.edu
“Applicants are required to complete an online interview and writing sample through Kira Talent (accessed under the Kira Talent tab in the Program Materials section of the application).”
Writing sample
One writing sample, maximum 300 words, via Kira
source · uthscsa.edu
“One (1) writing sample (maximum of 300 words)”
Unofficial transcript evaluations
Currently unavailable; check TCCNS or email course details to nursing@uthscsa.edu
source · uthscsa.edu
“The Office of Admissions is not preparing unofficial transcript evaluations for prospective students at this time.”
Prior nursing school
Letter of good standing required, due by the application deadline
source · catalog.uthscsa.edu
“Please note applicants who were previously enrolled in another nursing school or program must provide a letter of good standing from their previous school indicating that the applicant is in good standing and eligible to return to that school or program.”
Transcript pre-evaluation
Unofficial evaluations are not offered; course questions can be emailed to nursing@uthscsa.edu
source · uthscsa.edu
“Unofficial Transcript Evaluations - Currently Unavailable”
- TOEFL is required for applicants who attended only foreign colleges. The catalog lists minimums of 550 paper, 250 computer-based or 68 internet-based TOEFL, or IELTS 6.5; scores must be under two years old.
source · uthscsa.edu
“If an applicant has only attended colleges outside of the United States, they will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be considered for admission to the School of Nursing.”
- BLS CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross) is required.
source · catalog.uthscsa.edu
“CPR certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross”
- Basic computer skills.
source · catalog.uthscsa.edu
“Basic Computer Skills”
- Official transcripts from every college attended must reach NursingCAS by the deadline.
source · uthscsa.edu
“NursingCAS must receive all official transcripts no later than 10:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on the day of the deadline.”
Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Healthcare 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 on campus
source · uthscsa.edu
“All BSN courses, clinical rotations, and labs are conducted in-person. Class attendance is required on campus in San Antonio.”
Start term
Once per year in May (summer)
source · catalog.uthscsa.edu
“Candidates will be admitted to this track once per year in May.”
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Sources
Every page we read for UT San Antonio, 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.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Accelerated Track | School of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Program Overview | School of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Accelerated Track Admissions | School of Nursingtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Admissions | School of Nursingtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Prerequisite Courses | School of Nursingtier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Student Handbooks | School of Nursingtier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Catalogtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Application Instructions | School of Nursingtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- The exact May/summer 2027 program start date is not published.
- The pages differ on when the 51 hours are due: 'prior to submitting an application' versus 'by the application deadline'.
- Limits on credit-by-exam are on a separate policy page that was not provided.
- The application pages do not say whether online science labs are accepted.
- Tuition is not stated; only a cost of attendance link is given.
- No exact program start date is printed for the Summer 2027 cohort.
- Tuition figures are not on the provided pages.
- The credit-by-exam policy limits are on a linked page that was not provided.
- No application portal URL is printed on the pages.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: Up to 9 hours of non-math/non-science liberal arts courses may be outstanding at application; they must be finished before the program starts | Up to 9 liberal arts hours may remain at application. All math and science courses must be done..
- Two readings of the page disagreed on credit_by_exam: CLEP, AP, IB and DANTES credit is considered; the official score report must arrive by the deadline | CLEP, AP, IB, and DANTES credit accepted with official score reports.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on uses_nursingcas: Yes | NursingCAS.
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