BSN Transfer Program Prerequisites

University Core Curriculum Requirements - Block Transfer

All BSN transfer applicants must meet Block Transfer policy. This allows for the University Core Curriculum to be satisfied, ensuring students can seamlessly join the BSN program and complete all coursework required for graduation in 5 semesters. Please email transcripts to Andrea Coughlan (coughlan@up.edu) for a transfer credit evaluation.

There are multiple paths to Block Transfer:

• Complete an associate degree designed for transfer:
  • Associate of Arts for Oregon Transfer (AAOT)
  • Washington Associate of Arts Direct Transfer (DTA)
  • California Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
• Complete a BA in a liberal arts discipline (not technical or occupational) with a strong general education foundation.
• Complete 60+ semester credits (90+ quarter credits) including at least 11 classes across a breadth of liberal arts disciplines which satisfy at least 4 out of the 6 University Core Habits.

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BSN Foundation Requirements

All BSN Transfer students must also satisfy the BSN Foundation Requirements of:

• Statistics
  • One introductory level Statistics course (also satisfies University Core requirements)
• Chemistry
  • Either one year of high school Chemistry, or one college-level course.
• Anatomy and Physiology (full series with labs)
  • Focus on the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.
  • Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
  • Must have been completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.
  • Must be completed before applying. 
• Microbiology with lab
  • Structure, physiology, and genetics of cellular microorganisms and viruses, discussed in relation to the pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases including study of the immune system.
  • Laboratory investigation of microorganisms that affect human health, with an emphasis on proper handling of specimens, selective and differential cultivation, laboratory diagnosis, and evaluation of antimicrobial agents.
  • Must have been completed within five years of acceptance into the program.
  • Must be completed before applying.

 

Local College & University Equivalents for BSN Foundation Requirements

• All Oregon Community Colleges
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BI 231, 232 & 233
  • Microbiology with lab: BI 234
  • Statistics: STAT 2432
• Clark College 
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BIOL& 241 & 242 or BIOL& 251, 252 & 253
  • Microbiology with lab: BIOL& 260
  • Statistics: MATH& 146
• Eastern Oregon University
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BIOL 231, 232 & 233
  • Microbiology with lab: BIOL 234 & 234L or BIOL 323 & 323L
  • Statistics: STAT 243 or STAT 243A & 243B
• George Fox University
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BIOL 221 & 222
  • Microbiology with lab: BIOL 370
  • Statistics: MATH 240 

• Oregon State University
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BI 231/241, 232/243 & 233/243 or BI 331/341, 332/342 & 333/343
  • Microbiology with lab: MB 230 or MB 255
  • Statistics: STAT 243Z (replaced ST 201)
• Portland State University 
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BI 301 & 301L, BI 302 & 302L & BI 303 & 303L
  • Microbiology with lab: BI 234 & 235
  • Statistics: STAT 243Z
• Southern Oregon University
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BI 231, 232 & 233
  • Microbiology with lab: BI 214
  • Statistics: MATH 243Z
• University of Oregon
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: HPHY 321, 323, 325 (Anatomy)
  • HPHY 322, 324 (Physiology)
  • Microbiology with lab: BI 330 & 331
  • Statistics: STAT 243Z
• Western Oregon University
  
  • Anatomy and Physiology with labs: BI 234, 235 & 236
  • Microbiology with lab: BI 318
  • Statistics: MTH 243