University of Alabama at Birmingham
Baccalaureate preparation in nursing is the basic educational level for entry into professional nursing practice. This foundational education includes both academic and professional nursing courses that provide a base for clinical competence and informed judgments about health and patient care in a variety of settings.
4 years
120 credits
In-Person
Since Dec 2025
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Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
37 courses in this program
Courses required to complete this program
Detailed information about this program
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, as part of a research university and academic health center, shapes patient-centered health care by preparing recognized nurse leaders who excel as clinicians, researchers, and educators in Alabama, nationally and internationally.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The School of Nursing is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Baccalaureate preparation in nursing is the basic educational level for entry into professional nursing practice. This foundational education includes both academic and professional nursing courses that provide a base for clinical competence and informed judgments about health and patient care in a variety of settings. These settings include, but are not limited to, home/community agencies, outpatient/ambulatory care, and hospital-based practice ranging from chronic to high acuity. Baccalaureate nursing education builds upon knowledge acquired from the humanities and biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences. By engaging in state-of-the-art technologies, simulations, and other teaching strategies, the graduate is prepared to care for families and individuals of all ages. The integration of principles of nursing research and principles of leadership and management also assist the graduate to function as an informed member of an interdisciplinary health team. Graduates of the program are submitted to the state board of nursing to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse (RN).
The BSN Curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry into professional nursing practice. This foundation offers both academic and professional nursing courses that provide the base for clinical competence and informed judgments about health care situations and care of patients in both in- and out-patient settings. The curriculum prepares nurses to:
Admission decisions are competitive based on the applicant’s overall academic record and criteria described below.
Students offered admission to the SON who are enrolled in pre-nursing coursework must make a “C” or better in every foundation course for the nursing major. The final minimum cumulative/overall Nursing Foundation Coursework GPA must be a 2.75 or greater on all coursework must be met prior to matriculation into the nursing program.
http://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/special-initiatives/scholars-programs
Fall and Spring admission dates listed at - https://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/student-information/acad-prog/application-deadlines
All transfer students must be admitted to the University one month prior to the School of Nursing application deadline.
Applicants will receive an admissions decision a minimum of 4 weeks after application for the semester for which they are applying.
Future updates on the BSN admission process will be posted on the School of Nursing website (www.uab.edu/nursing) and will be available from your Pre-Nursing Advisor. If you have any questions concerning these changes, please feel free to contact the School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at http://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/student-information/contact-us.
Traditional Students are those students who seek to enter the Undergraduate BSN program and are not a RN.
Successful completion of all core and pre-nursing requirements and a minimum of 41 semester hours are prerequisites for admission to the School of Nursing. Final coursework may be in progress.
Grade of C or greater required for all core, pre-nursing and major in nursing courses and a minimum of a 2.75 for the core, pre-nursing and major in nursing courses to be considered for application.
In order to apply to the School of Nursing, all students should meet with their pre-nursing advisor to evaluate completion of all School of Nursing requirements for application to obtain an application for the School of Nursing.
Students entering UAB with less than 24 credit hours who plan to enter the nursing program are required by the University to take a 3 hour approved Freshman Year Experience course in order to graduate. This increases the total number of credit hours to 127 that is required for graduation from the BSN program for these students.
What you need to earn this credential
Achievement Criteria
Completion grade of at least a C in all required courses.
Eligible funding programs
Scholarships
UAB offers over 75 endowed scholarships and 3 active sponsored scholarships for BSN, as well as university-level scholarships separate from the School of Nursing.
Additional Funding Sources
Federal Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grant: Need-based for undergraduates without prior bachelor's degree, half-time enrollment minimum, typically limited to five years Federal Direct Stafford Loan: 3.5-8.25% interest rate, $12,500 maximum annual borrowing for undergraduates, repayment begins 6 months after dropping below half-time enrollment Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan: Available to parents of dependent students or independent students at any income level, annual limit is cost of attendance minus other aid Alabama State Programs: Alabama Board of Nursing scholarship: $600, Alabama residents only, 2.5 GPA minimum, currently attending clinical nursing courses required Military Programs: Air Force ROTC: Two and three-year scholarships covering tuition, fees, textbook reimbursement, $100 monthly allowance, 4-year active duty obligation Naval Reserve Officer Candidates Under Instruction: $1,200/month for up to 24 months for BSN students who have completed second year, 4-year active duty obligation as Navy Nurse Corps Ensign Women's Army Corps Reserve: E-3 pay grade with full pay and allowances for up to 24 months after completing second year Hospital/Healthcare Partnerships: Student Nurse Internship Program (SNIP) at Children's of Alabama: Three-semester internship combining work as Student Clinical Assistant with specialized coursework and preceptorship placement Various hospital-affiliated scholarships (e.g., Brookwood Medical Center up to $1,500 annually) Professional Organization Funding: Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA): Educational loans for members enrolled in Alabama-approved nursing programs Nurses Educational Funds (NEF): $2,500-$10,000 for master's and doctoral students (graduate programs only) Sigma Theta Tau International: Up to $1,500 annually with preference for active members Other Sources: National Health Service Corps: Scholarships and loan repayment for Nurse Practitioner programs only (not applicable to BSN) VA Health Professional Scholarship Program: Available through Veterans Administration Payment plans: $25 per semester fee
