Nursing Pathway (Pre-Nursing)

Students in the Pathway to Nursing program are admitted to St. Thomas University as Natural Sciences: Health Sciences majors and must meet GPA and test score requirements before applying to the BSN program. Admission to the BSN is competitive, but STU students who meet all prerequisites are given priority and complete the BSN in two years of full-time study.

Program Overview

The Pathway to Nursing program at STU offers a clear, supportive route to becoming a registered nurse. Students begin as Natural Sciences: Health Sciences majors, building a strong academic foundation while completing essential prerequisites. With personalized advising and priority consideration for the BSN program, students are well-positioned for success. Once admitted to the BSN, students enter an intensive two-year, full-time nursing curriculum that prepares them with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed to thrive in today’s healthcare field—all within a four-year graduation plan.

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84%

BSN graduates receiving jobs offers by graduation

96%

Secure employment shortly after graduation

14%

Increase in male nurses over the past two decades

Career Landscape

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. Thomas University opens the door to one of the most in-demand and rewarding careers in healthcare. With nearly 96% of BSN graduates employed within six months of graduation and a median salary exceeding $86,000, the career outlook is not just promising—it is thriving. BSN-prepared nurses are sought after in hospitals, clinics, schools, and even in leadership, research, and public health roles. As healthcare needs grow and evolve, especially with an aging population, BSN graduates are positioned at the forefront of patient care, innovation, and advocacy, making a tangible difference in people’s lives every single day.

In the Classroom

In the Pathway to BSN program at STU, students begin their journey in a classroom setting focused on completing foundational coursework and nursing prerequisites while meeting minimum GPA and test score requirements. Once accepted into the full-time BSN program—which spans the final two years of the four-year track—students transition into immersive nursing courses that blend classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical experiences designed to prepare them for real-world patient care.

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Apply to our Pathway to Nursing program and build the skills necessary to successfully complete a nursing degree.

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