Texas Woman's University

What you'll study

The program requires completion of the TWU core and specific nursing foundation courses. Lower-division prerequisite and foundation courses include:

• UNIV 1231 Learning Frameworks: The First Year Experience (required only for students who start as freshmen at TWU)
• ENG 1013 Composition I and ENG 1023 Composition II
• HIST 1013 and HIST 1023 (U.S. history sequence)
• POLS 2013 U.S. National Government and POLS 2023 Texas Government
• PSY 1013 Introduction to General Psychology and PSY 1603 Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)
• MATH 1703 Elementary Statistics I
• NFS 2323 Introduction to Nutrition
• Chemistry with corresponding laboratory
• BACT 1003 & BACT 1001 Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory
• ZOOL 2013 & ZOOL 2011 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and lab
• ZOOL 2023 & ZOOL 2021 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and lab
• Three semester credit hours from each of: Language, Philosophy and Culture core; Creative Arts core; Multicultural/Women's Studies core
• Select 2–3 SCH from Additional Mathematics or Wellness core

Students with a prior bachelor’s degree are exempt from the TWU core; their prerequisites are reduced to the listed nursing foundation courses plus required history and government coursework. Transfer students from other nursing programs must meet additional conditions such as national accreditation of the prior program, recent completion of nursing courses, minimum grade requirements, letters of good standing, and syllabus submission for evaluation.

Entry requirements

Admission involves two distinct steps: (1) apply for undergraduate admission to TWU and designate the major as Nursing Entry (BSN); and (2) submit a NursingCAS application to the College of Nursing by the published deadlines (Spring semester applicants: August 15; Fall semester applicants: February 1). Admission to TWU is valid for four terms unless the applicant has attended another higher education institution.

Recent admitted cohorts demonstrate competitive credentials (not minimum requirements): a Nursing Core GPA of approximately 3.7 and a TEAS overall composite score around 87. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; competitiveness fluctuates with the applicant pool.

Additional transfer and prior-degree specifics: transfer students who completed a Texas core curriculum at a Texas public institution may not need extra core courses at TWU. Applicants with a prior bachelor’s degree follow a reduced prerequisite list. Transfer students from other nursing programs must provide syllabi and a letter of good standing; transferred nursing coursework must be recent and meet equivalency standards. Residency requirements also apply to the number of semester credit hours to be completed at TWU for graduation and honors.

Career prospects

The BSN prepares graduates for entry-level nursing roles across acute care and community settings. TWU highlights partnerships with hospitals and clinical sites in the DFW metroplex, North Texas and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, designed to support practical experience and employability. Graduates are positioned for licensure and employment in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare environments where BSN-qualified nurses are sought.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should explore institutional undergraduate scholarships, College of Nursing awards, external nursing scholarships and hospital-affiliated funding or externship stipends. Financial aid offices and the College of Nursing can advise on FAFSA, scholarships tied to clinical partners, and other funding avenues; applicants should contact TWU Student Records or the College for specifics.