Pre-nursing

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Common majors: biology, kinesiology, psychology, social welfare

The pre-nursing track will prepare you for accelerated bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. As a nurse, you’ll work closely with doctors to offer care and advocate for your patients and their families. Nurses with master’s degrees specialize in a certain field of nursing (such as nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists and certified registered nurse anesthetists) and have higher earning potential.

Gordon also offers a dual-degree nursing program with Curry College. Learn more ➔

Graduate-level experiences for undergrads

Required Courses for Track 2: Pre-Nursing

BIO105 - Cell Structure and Function Credits: 2
BIO106 - Genetics and Development Credits: 2
CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4
BIO 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 or
KIN 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4

BIO 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
or
KIN 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

MAT 220 - Biostatistics Credits: 4
BIO 225 - Nutrition Credits: 4
BIO 314 - Microbiology Credits: 4

Two semesters of writing

RECOMMENDED (FOR SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR YEARS):

HLP 200 - Health Professions Seminars I Credits: 0
HLP 201 - Health Professions Seminars II Credits: 0
HLP 300 - Health Professions Seminars III Credits: 0
HLP 301 - Health Professions Seminars IV Credits: 2

NOTE: Some programs require additional psychology courses to cover the human lifespan.

Kinesiology–PreNursing Advising Sheet ➔  
Biology–PreNursing Advising Sheet ➔
Biology–Health & Human Biology Advising Sheet ➔
Learn about other pre-health professions tracks ➔