Overview

The curriculum of the Pacesetter BSN program of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is arranged so that all of the nursing theory courses are offered in the first three semesters followed by a full-time, clinically intensive fourth semester.

Key facts

Baccalaureate education in nursing is based upon a study of the sciences and humanities/arts and provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. The curriculum is designed to allow the student the opportunity to become a competent, self-directed nursing generalist who is able to critically think and function in a variety of settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Assessment

Adult Health Care

Pathophysiology

Pharmacotherapeutics

Gerontologic Nursing

Adult and Older Adult Health Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 976 other Bachelors in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

2.75 GPA or higher in the required 60 hours of nursing prerequisites.

3.00 GPA or higher in the required science prerequisites.

HESI A2 Entrance Exam score report

Online application and non-refundable $60.00 application fee.

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Electronic submission is preferred. Information on how to send electronic transcripts is available online. Transcripts must be printed within six months of receipt.

If you have previous college coursework from another country, you must have coursework evaluated by a credentialing service. This information will be used to determine which courses can satisfy the prerequisites.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27744 USD / year

≈ 27744 USD / year
Out-of-State

27744 USD / year

≈ 27744 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6984 USD / year

≈ 6984 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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