Portland State University (PSU) does not have a nursing program. The pre-nursing program at PSU is designed to prepare students to apply for Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and/or direct entry Master's, D.N.P., or PhD. programs in Oregon. The following schools in the Portland metro area currently offer ABSN and/or advanced direct entry programs: Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Linfield College – Portland Campus. Admission requirements and prerequisites vary by institution.
Portland State University Pre-Nursing Course List
Students are responsible for researching the requirements at the schools in which they are interested in applying.
| Prerequisite Course(s) | PSU Equivalent Courses |
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Biology | BI 207, 208, 209 Biology for Allied Health w/labs (12 credits): 3 term sequence, Fall start only Note: BI 207 will meet the biology with genetics/cell requirement for OHSU & BI 207, 208, & 209 will meet the year of lab science requirement for Linfield. |
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| Chemistry with lab | Introductory Chemistry with labs: CH104 (lecture- 4 credits) & CH 107 (lab- 1 credit); offered fall term only Note: One term of chemistry is highly recommended for OHSU, but not required. |
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| Microbiology | BI 234 Elementary Microbiology (4 credits) & BI 235 Microbiology Lab (2 credits) |
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| Anatomy & Physiology | Human Anatomy & Physiology BI301, 302, 303 (12 credits) 3 term sequence, Fall start only Note: PSU requires that students complete BI 207 or BI 221Z prior to enrolling in the Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence. |
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| Statistics | STAT 243Z: Elementary Statistics I (4 credits) Note: Students wishing to enroll in STAT 243Z are required to take the math placement assessment and must score 46 or higher. |
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| Nutrition | Nutrition: CH 250 (4 credits) OR PHE 325U Nutrition for Health (4 credits) |
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| Human Development | PSY 311U Human Development (4 credits) |
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Notes:
Course timing: In addition to advising, it is important to use the Course Projection Guide to help you in planning course. Science sequences, such as many Biology (including Human Anatomy & Physiology) and Chemistry courses, only begin in the Fall term.
Required grades: Nursing programs generally require a “C” or higher in all prerequisite courses, though some may require higher grades. Check with your preferred nursing schools to confirm minimum required grades.
Resources:
Universities with ABSN or Direct Entry Advanced Nursing Programs: