Prerequisite Requirements
A career in nursing requires a strong proficiency in science, biology, and math. To successfully prepare for our accelerated prelicensure nursing programs, we require completion of several prerequisite courses, outlined below. Any prerequisite coursework that has not been completed as part of your undergraduate degree can be fulfilled by registering for the School of Nursing's online prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites for Accelerated Nursing Programs
The following prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of the program:
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II with lab human-specific, with grade of B or above, preferably completed within five years prior to matriculation
- Microbiology with lab with grade of B or above, preferably completed within five years prior to matriculation
- Nutrition human-specific, with grade of C or above
- Human Growth & Development with grade of C or above
- Statistics with grade of C or above
While we do not require completion by the application deadline, if admitted, students must complete all prerequisite requirements before the start of the program.

University of Rochester Online Nursing Prerequisites

Online Nursing Prerequisite courses from the University of Rochester provide a solid foundation for nursing education. Flexible "Fast Track courses" help students meet prerequisite requirements with:
- 100% online, self-paced format
- discounted tuition
- guided instruction from University of Rochester faculty
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