Bachelor of Science in Nursing

USA

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What will I learn?

Registered nursing is the largest health care occupation — RNs are often the first health care professionals with whom patients come in contact.

Comprehensive program is based on professional standards and includes:

education in nursing

humanities

social, cultural, physical and natural sciences

operational clinical decision-making.

Degrees and Preparation

An undergraduate degree in nursing provides the foundation to work in a variety of settings or pursue advanced degrees. Registered nurses work in:

hospital departments such as surgery, maternity, emergency room or pediatrics

doctors’ offices

clinics and emergency medical centers

nursing homes

home health care

government and private agencies

schools, clinics and community settings

teaching and promoting health care issues

occupational health at work sites

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$17,286.00 (14,58,488) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

College of Health and Human Sciences

209 Carroll Street,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

New Freshman

You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

TOEFL iBT: 71

IELTS: 6.0

SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500

ACT English: 18

Duolingo English Test (DET): 95

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169

PTE: 48

GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135

Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Akron

Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.

  • Vibrant student community from 70 countries
  • Excellent range of study majors to choose from
  • Highly regarded for Business & Polymer Engineering programs
  • 95 percent graduates employed or in further study in 6 month