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Nursing school prerequisites checklist

Use this sheet to track coursework and confirm each requirement with your target programs. Requirements vary by school; this list is a planning aid, not a substitute for official admissions pages.

Prerequisite courses

Columns: Mark when complete · Lab? shows whether a lab is commonly required · Use Notes for grades, terms, or school-specific rules.

Done Course Lab? Typical requirement Notes (grade, term, school)
Anatomy & Physiology I Yes Required at most schools
Anatomy & Physiology II Yes Required at most schools
Microbiology Yes Required at most schools
General Chemistry Yes Required at most schools
Biology or Human Biology Sometimes Common
English Composition No Required at most schools
General Psychology No Required at most schools
Developmental / Lifespan Psychology No Common
Statistics No Required at most schools
Nutrition No Common
Sociology No Program-specific
Speech / Communication No Program-specific
College Algebra / Math No Some programs

Program verification

Repeat for each nursing program you are considering. Official catalogs and admissions offices are the source of truth.

Program / school 1:
I verified prerequisites on the official program page (date):
Program / school 2:
I verified prerequisites on the official program page (date):
Program / school 3:
I verified prerequisites on the official program page (date):

Additional reminders

  • Confirmed whether science courses must include in-person labs
  • Checked recency / expiration rules for older science credits
  • Asked how repeated courses and science GPA are calculated