How to Become a Competitive Applicant.
How to Become a Competitive Applicant.
The Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Course covering the adult, infant, child, and two-man CPR (two-year Hospital Level Provider coverage) is required.
The Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Course covering the adult, infant, child, and two-man CPR (two-year Hospital Level Provider coverage) is required.
All new BSN students must complete CPR classes prior to enrollment. Documentation (a copy of CPR card) must be presented at orientation. Classes must be taken through the American Heart Association. Please visit their web site at
American Heart Association
for course offerings. Online courses are not acceptable.
Do all of the prerequisite courses need to be completed in order to apply for the Nursing Program?
No. At least 40 of the 60 prerequisite hours must be completed in order to apply. However, you will need to complete the remaining hours before the program begins.
What is considered a competitive GPA for the School of Nursing?
The competitive GPA is dependent on the applicant pool and, consequently, varies each application period.
What information will the School of Nursing consider when reviewing files for admission?
The school considers three GPAs for the BSN program: Science, Prerequisite, and Overall. Your GPA is an important aspect of your application. The school also considers the number of withdrawals and failures on your transcripts. We also will look at your personal accomplishments, scholastic honors, leadership roles, hardships, cultural experiences, community service, and any extra curricular activities in which you have been involved. Applicants must also complete the Personal Statement section of the NCAS application. Please see the Entrance requirement section for each program for more specific instructions.
Am I required to take any standardized tests before entering the Baccalaureate Nursing Program?
All applicants for the BSN programs are required to take the ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test. The results of this assessment are included in the overall evaluation of your application for admission. This test can be scheduled through the
ATI Testing website.
Can I take prerequisite courses at UTMB School of Nursing?
No. UTMB School of Nursing is an upper division nursing school. You will need to attend a community college or another university to complete the prerequisite courses.
Does UTMB accept CLEP scores?
Yes. We accept up to 12 hours of CLEP scores, which must be posted on your official transcript.
Does UTMB accept online courses?
Yes. We accept online theory-only courses from accredited schools. Please visit
Virtual College of Texas
to view a list of colleges and universities in the state of Texas that offer online classes.
What is the cost to attend UTMB School of Nursing?
Please visit the Office of Enrollment Services tuition and fees for the most current tuition and fee rates.
What will my schedule be like once I start the nursing program?
The curriculum sequence for the nursing programs vary. Detailed schedules with classroom times will be available during orientation.
Where do students complete their clinical component?
UTMB School of Nursing offers clinical sites within the UTMB Medical Center as well as the Houston-Galveston area. Students rotate within different hospitals to gain significant experience in different facilities.
Can I transfer to the UTMB Health School of Nursing if I have a degree from another country?
Applicants with international credits must submit an official course-by-course credentialing report to the Nursing Centralized Application Service.
Do I have to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)?
Applicants whose tertiary-level education has been completed at international institutions must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if the native language is not English. A minimum satisfactory score on the TOEFL is a computer score of 83 or 6.5 for the IELTS.