Overview

The primary educational objective of the RN to BSN program at the University of Houston is to increase the career and educational opportunities available to registered nurses in the university’s service region. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of employment. Graduates will be prepared to assume some leadership and management roles.

Key Facts

Synthesize knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities, and nursing to provide appropriate culturally sensitive care to individuals, families and communities.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, collaboration with other professionals and leadership, and management skills.

Critically analyze and apply research findings to nursing practice related to disease prevention, health promotion, illness care, and restoration of health.

Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate the outcomes of nursing care.

Serve as client advocates by providing health education and in monitoring and promoting access to cost-effective care.

Encourage lifelong learning and create a foundation for graduate study.

Integrate professional values and ethical, moral and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Role Development and Practice Issues

Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

Pathophysiology

Informatics in Health

Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice

Nursing Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma program.
Provide evidence of an unencumbered, current Texas Registered Nurse license.
Applicants must complete an online application through NursingCAS
Applicants must submit official transcript(s) from EACH college or university attended, sent directly from each institution to NursingCAS. (For timely and accurate processing, students should ensure that all official documents have been submitted to NursingCAS at least one month prior to the deadline date.)
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.5, and 2.5 or above GPA in natural, physical and behavioral sciences is required.
Applicants invited for admission must satisfy the Gessner College of Nursing Policy for Clinical Readiness Requirements prior to enrollment each semester.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

31300 USD / year

≈ 31300 USD / year
Out-of-State

31300 USD / year

≈ 31300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15052 USD / year

≈ 15052 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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