Pre-Nursing

School of Nursing

Becoming a Nurse Starts Here

About the Program

As a nurse, you’re a force for good – passionate, compassionate, and ready to lead. This kind of impact starts with a strong foundation. Barry University’s Pre-Nursing program puts you on a direct path to our highly competitive Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Over the course of two years, you’ll complete the prerequisites and supporting courses needed to enter the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

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Fast Facts

duration

Typical Duration ~24 months

format

Format In-person

clinical hours

Location Miami, FL

accredited

Class Size Small class sizes for personalized learning

Gain Clinical Experience in South Florida’s Top Hospitals

Admissions and Program Requirements

If you’re ready to start your path towards becoming a nurse, here’s what you’ll need to get started:

    • High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
    • Completion of high school or college courses, including biology, with a minimum grade
      of C
    • Completion of Algebra II or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C
    • SAT and/or ACT scores will be evaluated
    • Minimum achievement of 3.0 cumulative college GPA and fewer than five Withdrawals,
      Ds or Fs when combined.
    • Earned at least a C in each of the required science courses taken - Anatomy & Lab,
      Physiology & Lab, Microbiology & Lab, without repeats, including withdrawals
    • Earned at least a C in all liberal arts course

Have questions? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.  

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We can help make it affordable

At Barry, more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. From scholarships and grants to work-study and flexible payment plans, we’ll help you build a financial plan that works for you.

Have Questions? Schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor. 

Did you know you can get a personalized estimate of your net cost? 

See the full breakdown of tuition, housing, and other costs.

Baptist Bond Scholars Program

Each Spring and Fall Semester, 30 nursing students have the potential to be awarded this scholarship while enrolled at Barry University.

This scholarship award is dependent upon acceptance into the nursing program and acceptance into the Baptist Health Scholars program.

Interested in learning more? Contact Eric Tejada at etejeda@barry.edu

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Barry University BSN NCLEX Pass Rates

82% 2023
82% 2024
82% 2025

Accreditation

The School of Nursing maintains accreditation for its undergraduate (BSN), master's (MSN), post-graduate certificates (ARNP), and doctoral (DNP) nursing programs through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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