RN to B.S. in Nursing

If you are interested in working directly with patients or want to pursue a leadership role within a healthcare institution, a bachelor’s degree in nursing can open those doors for you. By selecting a career-focused major like nursing, you are well-positioned for lifelong learning and career advancement. The nursing major's basicpre-licensure option is for students who do not have a previous nursing degree, as well as those who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. Towson University’s bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing requires a minimum of 120 units for graduation. Enroll in the required science courses as you build your communication, critical thinking and leadership skills. However, established departmental requirements must also be completed for graduation with a nursing major, which means most students enrolled in the program may need to complete more than 120 units.The nursing major is a screened, highly competitive major with limited space available. Students must apply and meet admission requirements to be considered for admission to the major.

Applicants must have graduated from a state-approved diploma or associate degree nursing program and be licensed as a registered nurse in Maryland with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based version), 173 (computer-based version), or 61 (internet-based version) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or SAT I score of at least 470 on the critical reading section or Grade “C” or better in a college-level composition course from an accredited U.S. school or other English-language college program approved by Towson University.