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Pre-Nursing
BSN / MSN / DNP • Prepare for nursing school. UT Austin School of Nursing is one of the top programs in Texas.
3.2–3.5
competitive
Avg Applicant GPA
Varies by program
Typical Experience
10 courses
Required Courses
5 areas
Key Experiences
Required Courses
Click any course to see who teaches itThese courses are required by most BSN / MSN / DNP programs.
View all Pre-Nursing classes →Recommended Courses
Not required but strengthen your application significantly.
Key Experiences Needed
- →CNA certification or patient care tech experience (strongly preferred by most programs)
- →Hospital or clinic volunteering (150+ hrs)
- →TEAS exam prep (target 75+ adjusted total score)
- →Shadowing RNs across multiple clinical settings
- →Community health or public health service
💡 UT Austin Advantage
The UT Austin School of Nursing accepts students from the undergraduate pipeline. Volunteering at UT Health Services or Dell Seton while completing your prerequisites puts you in front of the right people early.
📍 Austin Resources
- • Dell Seton Medical Center (volunteering)
- • UHS Student Health Clinic (on-campus)
- • CommUnityCare clinics
- • Austin Public Health