Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Miami University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. 

For more information, contact the Department of Nursing at 513-785-7752 or email nsginfo@miamioh.edu.

Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 year)

This program provides a balance of liberal arts and professional nursing courses. Emphasis is on the nursing process as it pertains to health promotion and health restoration for clients, families, and populations in communities and in acute care settings. Students receive an introduction to clinicals at the end of the sophomore year and participate in off-campus clinicals two days per week during the junior and senior years. Once admitted, BSN students are expected to progress through the  nursing curriculum in an uninterrupted schedule.

Special Admission Requirements for Miami Oxford Nursing 

Miami University offers a competitive, selective direct admit program for Nursing on the Oxford campus to qualified high school applicants who seek a residential college experience. Admission to Miami is test optional through spring 2024, but admission to nursing remains competitive. The minimum GPA is 3.00, and for students who provide test scores, the expectation is 23+ on the ACT or 1060+ on the SAT. Students must apply to Miami University using the CommonApp and must select "Nursing" as the intended major by the established priority consideration deadline. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program. It is not possible for current Miami students to change their major to nursing on the Oxford campus. All admitted students must provide their own transportation to clinicals, beginning spring of Sophomore year.  All admitted students are required to have access to a personal laptop (not a Chromebook) for standardized testing. 

Program Progression

In order to progress to sophomore year, students must earn a  cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the following courses:  BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 111/123.

One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.

Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.

Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.

Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.

In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature. 

Special Admission Requirements for Miami Regionals Nursing

The nursing program at Miami Regionals offers a competitive, selective program to qualified high school applicants and to qualified college-level students. Pre-requisites may be taken at any Miami location or transferred from an accredited institution. The nursing curriculum is offered only on the Hamilton campus. All admitted students must provide their own transportation to clinicals, beginning fall semester of Sophomore year. All admitted students are required to have access to a personal laptop (not a Chromebook) for standardized testing. To be considered for admission, students must meet the following minimum criteria:

High School Students

High school applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00. Admission to Miami Regionals is test optional through spring 2025, but admission to nursing remains competitive.To be considered for nursing admission, students must select Nursing as their intended major on the Admission Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 1 each year until the cohort is filled. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program. 

Program Progression

In order to progress to sophomore year, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the following courses:  BIO 171BIO 172CHM 131; and MBI 161.

One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.

Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.

Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.

Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.

In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature. 

Current Miami Students

Current Miami students must submit a separate nursing application online via the Regionals BSN Application. To apply, students must have completed 12 semester hours (100 level or higher) with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 and a grade of "C" or higher in two of the following courses: BIO 171BIO 172CHM 131; or MBI 161.

Program Progression

If accepted, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must have completed all four sciences: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 161 with a "C" or higher to progress to the sophomore year.

One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.

Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.

Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.

Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.

In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature. 

Transfer Students

To be considered for nursing admission, students must select Nursing as their intended major on the Admission Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning December 1 each year until the cohort is filled. Students must have a grade of "C" or higher in two of the following courses:  BIO 171BIO 172CHM 131; or MBI 161 to be eligible to apply. Students must have a grade of "C" or higher from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program in comparable content for transfer of nursing credit to be considered. Decisions about transfer credit for nursing courses and military credits are made on a case by case basis. Official transcripts must be received by January 5 to complete the application. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. If accepted, transfer students must meet with a nursing adviser to have potential transfer credits evaluated.

Program Progression

If accepted, students must earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 and must have completed all four sciences: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 161 with a "C" or higher to progress to the sophomore year.

One grade below "C" in any program requirement could delay graduation by a full year.

Two grades below "C" in program requirements, even if courses are taken before admission and even if courses are repeated for a higher grade, will result in ineligibility or dismissal.

Progression to junior year requires completion of all sophomore level program requirements including nursing courses, PSY 111 and BIO 325 with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.

Progression to senior year requires completion of all junior level program requirements with a "C" or higher and a 2.0 G.P.A.

In addition to year by year progression requirements, there are semester by semester requirements since content is progressive in nature. 

Notes: A felony conviction may prohibit participation in required clinicals, may impact a student's ability to progress through required courses, and may therefore lead to dismissal from the nursing program. Students with a felony conviction may not be permitted to take the National Council Licensure Examination. The Department of Nursing requires urine drug screening for all admitted nursing students to meet standards of clinical placement in our partnering agencies. If a student does not pass a urine drug screen, they may not be permitted to participate in clinicals and will therefore be unable to progress in the program. COVID immunizations, testing, and exemption consideration is at the discretion of our clinical agencies. In order to attend clinicals, students are required to comply with site standards.

Program Requirements

(124 semester hours)

Core Requirements
BIO 171Human Anatomy and Physiology4
BIO 172Human Anatomy and Physiology4
BIO 325Pathophysiology4
ENG 111Composition and Rhetoric3
PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3
Select one of the following:4-5
Chemistry of Life Processes
College Chemistry
and College Chemistry Laboratory
Select one of the following:4
Elementary Medical Microbiology
Microorganisms and Human Disease
and Experimenting with Microbes
Required Major Courses
NSG 251Therapeutic Communication in Nursing2
NSG 252Foundations of Professional Nursing3
NSG 261Health and Physical Assessment Theory3
NSG 261LHealth and Physical Assessment Lab1
NSG 262Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice3
NSG 262LFundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice--Lab1
NSG 265Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice--Clinical1
NSG 263Community Health Nursing3
NSG 349Introduction to Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice3
NSG 351Nursing of Childbearing Family3
NSG 352Childbearing Family Clinical2
NSG 353Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations I3
NSG 354Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations I-Clinical3
NSG 361Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations II3
NSG 362Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations II-Clinical3
NSG 363Nursing Care of Children3
NSG 364Nursing Care of Children-Clinical2
NSG 365Nursing Research3
NSG 402The Professional Nurse Leader3
NSG 432Population Focused Nursing Care- Clinical2
NSG 435Challenges in Health Care Delivery3
NSG 451Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Mental Health Disorders and Their Families3
NSG 452Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Mental Health Disorders and Their Families-Clinical2
NSG 461Nursing Care of Older Adults3
NSG 463Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Multi-System Health Alterations3
NSG 464Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Multi-System Health Alterations-Clinical5
NSG 465Nursing Senior Seminar2
Total Credit Hours97-98