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Pursuing a nursing degree at USD will provide you with the knowledge and flexibility to become a healthcare leader. We recognize your dedication to serving others, and our program cultivates that drive by prioritizing human connection. You'll develop not just the technical abilities required for exceptional patient care, but also essential qualities of kindness and understanding. Our program offers extensive hands-on learning through clinical rotations, community service projects, and cutting-edge simulation labs. As part of USD's School of Health Sciences, you'll collaborate with students across multiple healthcare fields, preparing you to work effectively in interdisciplinary care teams.
Our dedicated faculty are invested in both your growth and the wellbeing of your future patients, guiding you toward the educational journey that best suits your goals. USD's nursing program is designed to foster your achievements, nurture your commitment to service, and build the competencies needed to excel in the nursing field.
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to acquire the practical skills and clinical experience necessary for nursing success. This program equips you to handle modern healthcare challenges with both expertise and empathy. You'll begin as a pre-nursing student before applying to the competitive BSN program.
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).