Combined Bachelor's + Master's degree programs allow especially strong and motivated students to complete both degrees on an accelerated timeline by sharing a pre-determined limited number of credits between the undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The combined BS in Health Sciences + Master's Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) allows strong students with an interest in nursing to complete both degrees in 5 years, saving both time and significant tuition dollars. To be eligible to apply, students must be members of the Pathways Honors Program in the College of Science and Health and should begin working with their academic advisor by the end of their freshman year to ensure that their coursework is completed properly. Due to the restrictive nature of the program, students with significant transfer credit are not eligible.
Eleven courses are double-counted between the BS in Health Sciences + Master's Entry to Nursing Practice.
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 301 | INTRODUCTION TO THE ART AND SCIENCE OF NURSING I | 5 |
| NSG 302 | INTRODUCTION TO THE ART & SCIENCE OF NURSING II | 8 |
| NSG 322 | BASIC PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY | 4 |
| NSG 332 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| NSG 393 | FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN NURSING | 3 |
| NSG 400 | THEORETICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING | 4 |
| NSG 422 | APPLIED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| NSG 431 | HEALTH PROMOTION FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES | 4 |
| NSG 445 | NURSING PROFESSIONALISM, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP | 4 |
| NSG 481 | BIOSTATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | 4 |
| NSG 540 | CULTURE, ETHICS, AND POLICY ANALYSIS | 4 |
Please see the Accelerated BioScience Concentration requirements for a complete list of courses needed.