The University of Tampa BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• The Four-Year BSN degree at the University of Tampa is designed for pupils without nursing college credit. High school graduates and also transfer students first apply to the Institution by using the standard UT undergraduate admissions application.
• Pupils formally apply to the nursing department as soon as all requirements are satisfied or nearly met.
• Students require 125 credit hours (sixty in general education courses and sixty-five in nursing courses) to graduate.

About the school

• The University of Tampa is a non-public co-educational institution in Downtown Tampa, Florida, United States Of America. It is certified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• The University of Tampa offers over 200 programs of study, including thirteen master’s degrees and a large number of majors, minors, pre-professional programs, and also certificates.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $20,520

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Admission to Four-Year BSN Program

• Admission is very competitive. Students are encouraged to apply early.
• Pre-Nursing applications to the University are evaluated for fall, spring and summer entry on a rolling basis until classes are full.
• Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the nursing department.
• Students formally apply to the nursing department once the following prerequisite requirements have been met or nearly met.
• BIO 183 Microbiology
• CHE 150 Chemistry for Healthcare Professionals
• FYW 101 Writing and Inquiry
• AWR 201 Writing and Research
• HSC 230 and 231 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
• HSC 234 and 235 Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
• MAT 160 College Algebra or higher
• PSY 200 General Psychology
• PSY 210 Child Psychology
• SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
• Nursing Department applications are evaluated once per year, for admission to the spring term only. Transfers and post baccalaureate students who have met or nearly met all pre-nursing requirements may apply to the University and the nursing program at the same time.
• The application deadline for entrance to the nursing program is Oct. 15 of each year.
• A minimum of 3.25 cumulative GPA in all previous college coursework is required as well as a grade of C or better in all prerequisites.
• Campus visits are strongly recommended, but personal interviews are not required.

Pre-Nursing Application to the University

Students are encouraged to apply early. Please submit:

• Completed UT undergraduate application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official high school or secondary school transcripts or GED results (not required if an associate’s degree has been earned)
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• SAT and/or ACT scores with writing test (not required if graduated from high school more than two years ago or 17 or more credit hours have been earned)
• Essay (freshmen only)
• Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if graduated from high school more than two years ago or 17 or more credit hours have been earned)
• International students should submit TOEFL scores (non-native speakers) and proof of financial support

Application to Nursing Program

Applicants to the nursing program must already be admitted to the University (as pre-nursing) or must have a pre-nursing application to the University pending before submitting the nursing application documents listed below.

• Nursing Department Application
• One letter of recommendation

(From an academic source within the past 2 years)

• Personal statement
• TEAS Exam
• All documents must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by Oct. 15. Please note that it can take up to two weeks for TEAS scores to be received by the Office of Admissions.

Contact:

Address: 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Phone: (813) 253-3333

Website: http://www.ut.edu/