Prerequisite Course Work
The prerequisite course work is not available at the Anschutz Medical Campus, but may be taken at a regionally accredited
college or university. There is a 10 Year Time Limit on Prerequisites/Electives. Prerequisites (and electives for applicants
without a bachelor’s degree) must be no older than 10 years at the time of application. A waiver of this policy may be
requested in writing. Courses must also have grades of C (not C-) or better.
Applicants with a BA/BS degree:
• Degree must be conferred by end of Spring term for Fall admission; the end of Summer for Spring admission;
the end of Fall for Summer admission.
• Prerequisite courses required are anatomy, physiology, microbiology and statistics
Applicants without a BA/BS degree:
• All 16 prerequisites below are required
*Anatomy An introductory course dealing with basic human anatomy including the nervous system. Major focus should not be
on kinesiology; all body systems must be included. Laboratory is recommended. Combined anatomy and physiology courses
will be accepted with a minimum of six semester hours.
*Physiology A course which focuses on basic human physiology including cells, homeostatic mechanisms, pH, fluids and
electrolytes, and the interrelations between structure and function as well as among the various organ systems. Laboratory is
recommended. Combined anatomy and physiology courses will be accepted with a minimum of six semester hours.
*Microbiology An introductory course related to biology and classification of microorganisms, their interrelationship with other
bacteria, animals and man. Content should include viruses, rickettsia, protozoans, parasites. Laboratory is recommended.
*Statistics An introductory course in any discipline which covers basic statistical concepts: standard deviation, correlation,
analysis of variance, statistical distribution, etc.
Science Two additional (2) courses in any of the following: biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, zoology or
astronomy. One of these 2 course must include a laboratory experience. Applicants who did not complete a high school
chemistry course are encouraged to select chemistry as one these sciences.
College Algebra A course which covers polynomials; rational, exponential, and logarithm functions; and systems of
equations/inequalities.
General Sociology A general survey course examining the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology.
General Psychology A general survey course of major topics in the field of psychology, sensory processes, human
development, personality development, biological bases of behavior.
Developmental Psychology A course covering the life span of individual and family developmental psychology. Content
should include from birth to death; empirical and theoretical issues of the human life cycle family unit; developmental tasks and
behaviors associated with maturation. Note: Two courses may be required to obtain this content.
Cultural Anthropology or Multicultural Studies A course in one of these areas. (Example: Women’s, Chicano or African
American Studies).
English Composition A non-remedial, second semester composition course that includes research paper writing, research
strategies and conventions of documentation.
Philosophy Any course in philosophy.
Creative Arts A non-performance course in fine arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, photography, film, or other creative arts.
A third or fourth level language course with proof of a literature component is also acceptable.
Nutrition One course in human nutrition.
Political science, history or macroeconomics Any course in one of these areas.
*Only these 4 prerequisites are required if applicant has bachelor’s degree.
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Note:
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Completion of Prerequisites: It is recommended that all 60 prerequisite/elective credits be completed
before the requested start date. Applicants may also be admitted with 2 prerequisite/elective courses that
are planned for completion concurrently within the first year of the RN-BS program if their overall GPA is
3.00 or better. However, these 2 courses cannot be from anatomy, physiology, microbiology, algebra or
English writing prerequisites. Prerequisites/electives are not offered at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
They must be taken at any regionally accredited college or university.
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Prerequisites often do not total 60 semester credit hours. The remainder of the required 60 semester
credit hours may be selected from many academic disciplines. Some exceptions are commercial or
vocational courses, doctrinal courses in religion, performance classes and physical education activity
courses.
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All entering students are required to possess (lease or own) a personal computer that meets the
minimum specifications for the duration of their degree program.
Instructions for filling out the Self-Evaluation Form on the Web Application:
Prerequisites and electives are not offered at the College of Nursing. They must be taken at regionally
accredited colleges or universities. Upon admission to the nursing program, they will be transferred.
When applying online, it is suggested that you print off this form and complete it ahead of time to insure
accuracy.
Use the transcripts from each original school to complete this form; do NOT rely on memory. Incomplete
or inaccurate forms will require the submission of an entirely new form.
Complete all parts of the form, including specific information for courses that are in progress or planned for
a future semester. Without this detail, the form will be returned for complete information.
Include the departmental abbreviation and course number; we do not need section numbers or call
numbers (use the information that is on the transcript). e.g. ENG 102
All data must be accurate and exactly as stated on the transcript. Do not enter an expected grade for a
course in progress.
Do not use the course number for a course transferred from one school to another. Use the information on
each original transcript.
If you attended an international school or a study abroad program, call 303-724-1812 to speak with an
Admission Specialist prior to submitting your application.
Keep your email address current as you will be contacted by email if more information is needed.
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RN-Bachelor of Science
Prerequisite Self-Evaluation
University of Colorado Denver - College of Nursing
Name
Phone Number
Use this form to prepare for your online application, using your transcript(s) to insure accuracy. When you apply, an INCOMPLETE and/or
INNACURATE form will require submission of an entirely new form. If you have taken prerequisites/electives outside of the state of
Colorado, it is recommended that you have this form reviewed by an Admission Specialist before applying. Call 303-724-1812 to speak with an
Admission Specialist.
Required Courses
College
Department &
Course #
Completed Term
and Year
To Be
Completed:
Term and Year
Credit
Hours
Grade
For Office
Use Only
+Anatomy (or A&P1)
+Physiology (or A&P2)
+Microbiology
+Statistics
College Algebra
Cultural Anthro or
Multicultural Studies
Developmental Psychb
English Comp/Writing
Political Sci or History
or Macroeconomics
General Psychology
Creative Arts
Human Nutrition
Philosophy
Sciencea
Sciencea with Lab
Sociology
*Elective #1
*Elective #2
*Elective #3
*Electives may be needed to complete 60 semester/90 quarter credit hours
+Only these courses are required if applicant has a baccalaureate degree
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2.
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4.
Total # of credits =
Courses Completed at Time of Application:
Include the name of college, course department and number, term and year completed, number of credit hours and grade (including + or – if on
transcript). Do not include any courses with grades of C- or lower.
Courses to Be Completed After Submitting Application:
Your plan to complete all remaining prerequisites must include the name of college, course department and number, term and year to be completed, and
number of credits. If you change your plan after submission of your application, you must have the new plan approved by an admission specialist.
Total semester credit hours for admission must equal a minimum of 60 (90 quarter hours).
To be reviewed for admission, all but 2 courses must be completed before your requested admit term. The remaining 2 pre-requisites must be
completed during your first year at the College of Nursing. These courses cannot be anatomy, physiology, microbiology, algebra or English
writing. If your overall GPA is below 3.00, all prerequisites must be completed before the requested start date.
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Science: Two courses in any of the following subjects: biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, zoology, or astronomy. One course must include a
laboratory experience.
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Developmental Psychology - this could be one or two courses, depending on the course content.
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