Why Choose the Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing at Bethel University?
Nursing school is competitive, and the students who get in are the ones who arrive prepared. This associate degree is built to be that preparation. In 61 to 62 hours, it gives you the science foundation and prerequisite coursework that nursing programs expect, from anatomy and physiology to microbiology, chemistry, and statistics, so you can apply to the BSN program with confidence.
At Bethel University, Pre-Nursing is also the front door to the Traditional BSN pathway. Students pursuing the four-year BSN begin here, completing the Pre-Nursing curriculum with an advisor in the Biology or Chemistry department before applying to the College of Health Sciences. Every part of the program points toward a future in nursing, building the knowledge of the human body, nutrition, and human development that the field is built on.
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you will learn:
A foundation in the science of biology, including cell biology, genetics, and evolution
A detailed understanding of human anatomy and physiology across the body's major systems
A working knowledge of microbiology from the perspective of the health sciences
A grounding in general chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure
An understanding of nutrition and its role in body function, growth, and health
The ability to analyze and interpret data using introductory statistics
Knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan
Courses You'll Take
These are the core science and prerequisite courses that prepare you for nursing:
BIO 111, Introduction to Biology I
BIO 201, Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 202, Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 211, Introduction to Microbiology
CHE 111, General Chemistry I
HEA 211, Nutrition
MTH 202, Introduction to Statistics
PSY 211, Human Growth and Development
Career Possibilities
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidate
Continues directly into the BSN program, having completed the prerequisite science foundation.
Registered Nurse (after completing nursing school)
Pursues RN licensure through a nursing program for which this degree builds the foundation.
Patient Care Technician
Provides hands-on support to patients in a hospital or clinical setting while pursuing further nursing education.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assists patients with daily care and supports the nursing team, often as a step toward becoming a nurse.
Medical or Healthcare Assistant
Supports clinical and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting, applying foundational science knowledge.
Allied Health Student
Uses the science foundation to pursue other health fields such as respiratory therapy, radiology, or sonography.
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