Prerequisite Requirements
A career in nursing requires a strong proficiency in science, biology, and math. To successfully prepare for the Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing program, 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 UR Nursing's online prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites for the Accelerated Nursing Programs

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or above, unless otherwise noted, to ensure success in the program.
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab (Human Specific) Grade of B- or above and preferred completion within five years prior to matriculation
- Microbiology with lab Preferred completion within five years prior to matriculation
- Nutrition (Human Specific)
- Human Growth & Development
- Statistics
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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