Accelerated Second Degree BSN

The Accelerated BSN program is designed to be completed in 16 months of full-time study.  Applicants are accepted to begin the program only during the fall semester.  Students will need to have completed all required nursing prerequisite courses prior to beginning the program.  The School of Nursing strongly recommends that students do not work while enrolled in the Accelerated BSN program or work only as much as necessary given the demanding curriculum of the program. 

The School of Nursing has rolling admissions for transfer applicants.  Applications are reviewed throughout the year.   Applications are not reviewed by the admissions committee until all application materials have been received by the Office of Admissions.  Applicants should expect to receive a decision letter in 4-6 weeks once all application materials have been received.  If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions or the School of Nursing. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply earlier than the university deadlines due to the rolling admissions process. 

Belmont University School of Nursing

Students will need to meet the following criteria for selection into the Accelerated program after being accepted as a nursing major.

Admission criteria:

  • The student must have a prior bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • All nursing prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the program. 
  • The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in core math and science courses.
  • The student must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to an intensive program.
  • Admission into the accelerated option will be determined by the Admissions and Progression Committee.

Progression Criteria:

  • B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or greater in each nursing course
  • Advisory meeting
  • Signed agreement form for accelerated program of study

Prerequisite courses:

  • General Biology or Microbiology (4 credit hours)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (4 credit hours each; Must be taken within the last 3 years)
  • General Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • Life Span Development (3 credit hours)
  • Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • Nutrition (3 credit hours)
  • An advanced Math course (3 credit hours; Courses at a remedial or intermediate level are not accepted)
  • 6 hours of approved Religion courses (3 hours must be completed prior to beginning the program)**

*If you have any questions regarding the transferability of a course, please contact the SON Admissions Assistant.

**Note about Religion Courses: Religion courses must be approved by Belmont University.  A student follows one of two paths to complete the Religion requirement.  Path "A" consists of REL 1020, Introduction to Old Testament and REL 3050, Introduction to New Testament.  For Path "B", students take REL 1010, Understanding the Bible plus one of the following courses: REL 3020, REL 3060, REL 3080, or REL 3090.  If you have taken previous Religion courses or need to take a Religion course before starting the Accelerated BSN program, please contact the School of Nursing to see how those courses may transfer to Belmont. 

Fall Accelerated BSN Program of Study (PDF)

Note: The last 32 hours of course work must be completed at Belmont University.

Note: Consent of Nursing Admission and Progression committee is required if a student desires to alter the Program of Study.