Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online
Graduates from our Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program have a vast array of employment opportunities available to them. Our graduates work in community hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, trauma centers, home health agencies and more.
Program Overview
Gain insights into our online BSN program
The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation has a long history of innovation in nursing education. UTA's high-quality nursing online curriculum has one of the state's highest graduation and licensure rates. Graduation and first-time National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates exceed 90%.
The College of Nursing offers an innovative, accelerated BSN program. Key elements of UTA's BSN Accelerated Online program include:
- Course content delivered via a blended learning model with online, technology-enhanced courses and UTA faculty-supervised clinical experiences at partner hospitals throughout the state
- An online learning format that allows you to begin and progress through the program in an accelerated manner
- Students receiving the majority of clinical experiences in the healthcare partner's facilities. This approach enhances the new graduate's readiness to practice and minimizes the time needed for new nurse orientation resulting in a significant cost savings to the healthcare organization.
The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies reported the state's demand for full-time registered nurses in 2018 exceeded supply by approximately 28,000. This gap is predicted to increase to more than 57,000 by 2032. Despite this increasing shortage, Texas nursing schools turned away approximately 14,000 qualified applicants in 2020 due to lack of funding, available faculty and clinical slots.
This CCNE-accredited nursing program prepares you for exciting roles, such as:
- Public Health Nurse
- Care Coordinator or Navigator
- Case Manager
- School Nurse
- Health Educator
- Charge Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Care Coordinator or Navigator
- Case Manager
- School Nurse
- Health Educator
- Charge Nurse
About the BSN Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
- graduate from an accredited nursing program and
- pass the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
- Learning experiences are provided at a variety of institutions and agencies: Acute care hospitals as well as community agencies including public schools, home health agencies, nursing homes and day care centers provide a broad variety of clinical nursing practice experiences.
- The Smart Hospital, a virtual hospital in which computerized simulators serve as patients, is a learning laboratory for students to gain confidence and competence in giving safe patient care.
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
- graduate from an accredited nursing program and
- pass the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
- Learning experiences are provided at a variety of institutions and agencies: Acute care hospitals as well as community agencies including public schools, home health agencies, nursing homes and day care centers provide a broad variety of clinical nursing practice experiences.
- The Smart Hospital, a virtual hospital in which computerized simulators serve as patients, is a learning laboratory for students to gain confidence and competence in giving safe patient care.
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
About the BSN Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
- graduate from an accredited nursing program and
- pass the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
- Learning experiences are provided at a variety of institutions and agencies: Acute care hospitals as well as community agencies including public schools, home health agencies, nursing homes and day care centers provide a broad variety of clinical nursing practice experiences.
- The Smart Hospital, a virtual hospital in which computerized simulators serve as patients, is a learning laboratory for students to gain confidence and competence in giving safe patient care.
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
- graduate from an accredited nursing program and
- pass the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
- Learning experiences are provided at a variety of institutions and agencies: Acute care hospitals as well as community agencies including public schools, home health agencies, nursing homes and day care centers provide a broad variety of clinical nursing practice experiences.
- The Smart Hospital, a virtual hospital in which computerized simulators serve as patients, is a learning laboratory for students to gain confidence and competence in giving safe patient care.
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Denton
- Plano
- Waxahachie
- Decatur
- Burleson
- Mansfield
- Graham
- Wichita Falls
- Abilene
- Clear Lake
- Conroe
- Kingwood
- Pearland
- Bryan-College Station
- Huntsville
- Beaumont
- Eagle Lake
- Yoakum
- Brazosport
- Kingwood
- Webster
- Pasadena
- Madison
- Grimes
- Victoria
- Galveston
- Refugio
- Sugarland
- Katy
- San Antonio
- Kerrville
- Fredericksburg
- Uvalde
- Kennedy
- La Grange
- Yoakum
- Killeen
- Temple
- Gatesville
- Llano
- Brady
- Marble Falls
- Waco
- Fairfield
- McAllen
- Edinburg
- Pharr
- Brownsville
- Harlingen
- Del Rio
- Austin
- Hays
- Williamson
- Lakeway
- Killeen
- Fredericksburg
- La Grange
- Paris
- Longview
- Midland
- Odessa
- Abilene
- Brownwood
- Graham
- Andrews
- Denison
- Canadian
- Childress
- Amarillo
- Pampa
- Plainview
- Hereford
- Wichita Falls
State Authorization
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.
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We also offer this program on campus!Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate program in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education. That's why this online program offers pay-by-the course options. Tuition listed is for upper division courses only, and financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
| Course Type | Per Program | Per Course* | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences (4 credit hours) | - | $1,448 | $362 |
| Other General Courses (3 credit hours) | - | $1086 | $362 |
| Nursing Preparatory Courses | - | - | $425 |
| BSN Prelicensure program | $21,675 | Varies by credit hour | $425 |
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“...It's more than just a piece of paper. It's actually changing the way you see nursing.”
Melanie Aluotto
BSN online graduate
Calendar
Know the important dates for our students
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your professional and personal schedule. Please view the full calendar for information about start dates and deadlines for the lower-division prerequisite and upper-division nursing courses.
| Course Start | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/24 | 9/13/24 | 9/27/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | Fall II |
| 1/6/25 | 12/13/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | Spring I |
| 3/17/25 | 2/14/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/14/25 | Spring II |
| 5/19/25 | 4/18/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | Summer I |
| 8/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/15/25 | Fall I |
| 10/13/25 | 9/12/25 | 9/26/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/10/25 | Fall II |
| Course Start | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | Fall II |
| 1/6/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | Spring I |
| 3/17/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/14/25 | Spring II |
| 5/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | Summer I |
| 8/18/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/15/25 | Fall I |
| 10/13/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/10/25 | Fall II |
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Admissions
Admission requirements and steps to apply
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step toward changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Official transcripts
General and Prerequisite Course Requirements for Applicants With at Least 24 Credit Hours of Transfer Work
To be admitted to the BSN degree program, prospective students must:
- Have at least 24 credit hours of transfer work to be eligible for AO
- Apply online and be admitted to the University through the Office of Admissions by completing all necessary steps, including submitting official transcripts and required documents (e.g., test scores) and paying fees. Allow at least four (4) weeks for the admission process.
- Proceed as a nursing and health major once admitted to UTA by completing the College of Nursing requirements (below)
- Completion of the application requirements does not guarantee admission to the BSN Prelicensure program. Applicants will be ranked and admitted based on space availability. Admission to the BSN Prelicensure program is highly competitive.
- Official transcripts record all courses, bachelor's degrees or highest degree conferred by a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
General and Prerequisite Course Requirements for Applicants With Fewer Than 24 Credit Hours of Transfer Work
To be admitted to the BSN degree program, prospective students must:
- Apply online and be admitted to the University through the Office of Admissions by completing all necessary steps, including submitting official transcripts and required documents (e.g., test scores) and paying fees. Allow at least four (4) weeks for the admission process.
- Official high school transcript with graduation date; the preferred method is to have your school send these to UTA electronically
- Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) available for qualified freshmen applicants
- Official transcripts record all courses taken at a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts or electronically sent from the granting institution (preferred method is to send electronically through your school).
- Complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment for clearance to attend
- Know that submitting official ACT/SAT score(s) is optional
- Proceed as a nursing and health major once admitted to UTA by completing the College of Nursing requirements (below)
- Completion of the application requirements does not guarantee admission to the BSN Prelicensure program. Applicants will be ranked and admitted based on space availability. Admission to the BSN Prelicensure program is highly competitive.
College of Nursing Requirements
BSN Prelicensure students admitted to UTA Fall 2017 and after—as freshmen or transfer students—are required to take the TEAS exam for their standardized admission exam to the BSN Prelicensure program. Students advised by their BSN Academic Advisor prior to the Fall 2017 semester can take the TEAS exam. If needing the TEAS exam for admission to a different university's nursing program, verify with that institution what sections and scores may be needed for admission.
Visit Undergraduate Nursing Advising (prelicensure) for a list of AO BSN advisors.
Specific admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Complete the lower-division prerequisite courses and achieve a minimum of 2.75 GPA overall and 2.75 GPA in the four required science prerequisites. Higher GPAs will be more competitive in the selection process. (GPA is a minimum requirement, and does not guarantee admittance into the AO BSN program.)
- Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam:
- The TEAS exam is a four-hour, computer-administered exam required for application to UTA's BSN Prelicensure programs.
- There are four exam sections: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage.
- Complete the Math, Science, Reading, English and Language Usage sections of the TEAS Exam. Applicants must score at minimum in the proficient range of 58.7% - 77.3%.
- The TEAS can be retaken every 30 days with a maximum of three (3) times in a year.
- If the TEAS exam is repeated, all sections must be re-taken. Submitted scores must be from the same test administration.
- TEAS scores are valid for two (2) years.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required if the applicant's native or first language is not English and if he or she does not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution. View additional TOEFL information here.
- Complete 16 credit hours of natural sciences by the application deadline.
- All prerequisites, including the three nursing prerequisites and an upper division elective, must be successfully completed prior to beginning the nursing program.
- Partner hospital clinical sites vary each semester. Priority will be given to students employed by partner hospital system offering clinical sites during that semester.
- View College of Nursing and Health Innovation policies (.pdf)
At this time, the program is only open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), and individuals who hold an H1-B Visa or other valid U.S. work visa.
Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Requirements to Apply to the Program
Students applying to the online accelerated BSN program must have completed 70 credit hours (22 courses) of lower-division requirements for the program prior to starting the upper division courses in the program. Students may complete most prerequisite courses prior to the application deadline, and certain prerequisite and nursing preparatory courses may be completed during the semester of application and one semester after the application deadline. The required upper division nursing elective must be completed prior to starting the upper division portion of the program.
Admission Process
BSN applications must be submitted by the BSN application deadline; there are no exceptions. If applying as a new UT Arlington student, allow ample time for the admission process. Admissions processed after the BSN application deadline may result in a delayed application and subsequent denial from the upper-division nursing program.
| BSN Application Deadline | BSN Application Term | UT Arlington Admit Term |
| January 15 | Fall term post BSN application deadline | Fall term prior to the BSN application deadline |
| June 1 | Spring term post BSN application deadline | Spring term prior to the BSN application deadline |
BSN Prelicensure Program Admission Requirements
View AO BSN Progression Graphic (.PDF)
View Admission Exam ‐ TEAS Admissions Assessment Exam Info
View BSN Prelicensure Nursing Immunization Requirements
Upper-Division Admission Resources
AO BSN Admission Brochure (.PDF)
AO BSN Application Checklist (.PDF)
Course List for Nursing and Health (.PDF)
Additional Resources
Prelicensure Nursing and Health Program Policies
The BSN Prelicensure Advising Team Information
For additional online nursing degree information, please call an enrollment specialist at 866-489-2810.
Courses
Discover our online nursing classes
To complete the BSN online program, students must complete the required courses listed below.
MATH 1308 is required, and choose either MATH 1301 or MATH 1302.
These courses are available online and must be completed before you can begin the AO BSN program. If you have taken these courses in the past, they can be transferred into the AO BSN program.
Those who received credit for Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II with a grade of B or better at other institutions are not required to take BIOL 1345. Also, those who have already received credit for Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Microbiology are not required to take BIOL 1345.
Students must complete all prerequisites and Nursing Preparatory courses prior to starting the BSN Pre-Licensure program. Patho and Pharm are valid for three (3) years. The time is calculated from the time the student completes the course and enrolls in the BSN Pre-Licensure program.
Note: 48 credit hours of required Nursing Courses plus 6 credit hours of an upper division nursing course = 54 total credit hours.
The clinical courses can only be completed with select Academic Partnerships Hospitals in Texas at this time.
Courses, Schedules & Syllabi
This program requires 6 credit hours of upper division electives.
Additional Information
When you are accepted to any of our online nursing programs, we'll give you access to your nursing degree plan, which indicates which courses you satisfied and which courses you still need to complete, via the MyMav Self Service Student Center.
View upcoming start dates and courses.
Current AO BSN Prelicensure Students
AO BSN Prelicensure Course Sequencing
The BSN Prelicensure curriculum is divided into four semesters to provide continuity, and integration in the learning experiences.
Student Success
We believe the Student Success Program is one of the key factors in the success of our nursing graduates.
The Student Success Program was initially implemented in 2004 to increase retention and graduation rates of nursing students from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses) by providing activities to support their success. As a more far-reaching need was identified, the program expanded to include all undergraduate nursing students in the off-campus and on-campus prelicensure programs.
1 Tuition is only reflective of the upper division nursing curriculum. Additional coursework, such as general education requirements, may be necessary.
2 Student must take 51 credit hours of required Nursing Courses plus 3 credit hours of an upper division nursing course. A total of 121 credit hours are required to be awarded the degree.
* Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses. Tuition may vary by admit term.
