As a nurse, you will have the ability to help transform lives through patient care, research, or education. Your next step to a rewarding nursing career starts here. We offer both a traditional and accelerated track for our BSN program.
96%
Average NCLEX Pass Rate (2017-2022)
330+
Clinical Affiliation Agreements
11,000+
Alumni
94%
Average Graduation Rate (2017-2022)
Why UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing?
- We are ranked in the top 5% of undergraduate nursing programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report and are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
- Students will enjoy a variety of clinical rotations and our low student-to-faculty ratio. With more than 330 clinical affiliates, we secure preceptors for our students—guaranteed.
- Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas.
- We employ a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360, and at a variety of community partner sites.
- As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.
- Our expert faculty holds prestigious endowed chairs and 12 of our faculty are Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. In addition, three of our faculty are Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and two of our faculty are Fellows in the Academy of Nursing Education.
Traditional Track
Earn a BSN in 22 months of full-time study. The Traditional Track (BSN) is for individuals who are not registered nurses. Requirements:
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) minimum overall score of 65
- 3.0 prerequisite GPA
- 51 of the 60 hours of required prerequisite courses completed (including all math and science courses)
- A completed NursingCAS application
- $45 School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable)
- NursingCAS Application Fee
- An interview and writing sample are required and embedded into the NursingCAS application.
Accelerated Track
Earn a BSN in 15 months with continuous, full-time study. The Accelerated Track program is for individuals who are not registered nurses and already hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in a field other than nursing. Requirements:
- Non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- 3.0 prerequisite GPA
- 51 of the 60 hours of required prerequisite courses completed (including all math and science courses)
- A completed NursingCAS application
- $45 School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable)
- NursingCAS Application Fee
- Candidates for undergraduate admissions will be invited to interview and submit a writing sample.
"The support I have received from faculty has been unmatched. From day one, they established themselves as professors who truly care about our success within the program and their desire to make us knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-rounded nurses."
Paula Refugio, ABSN Student
Apply Now
Application for Summer 2025 BSN (accelerated) admission opens on Sept. 1, 2024 and closes on Jan. 2, 2025.
Application for Fall 2025 BSN (traditional) admission opens on Sept. 1, 2024 and closes on Feb. 1, 2025.