Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is a four-year program comprised of two years of lower-division core academics and two years of upper-division nursing courses, offered at universities.
Students earning a BSN are qualified to take the State Board for Registered Nurses exam. There are three options to earn a BSN in San Antonio and go on to earn a commission as a nurse through Air Force ROTC.
The UT Health San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word, and Schreiner University. All award BSN degrees accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Find out more about all available nursing specialties in the Air Force.
UT Health San Antonio
The UT Health San Antonio BSN degree is a 22 month full-time study program. Prior to attending UT Health San Antonio, all BSN students must complete prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited institution, and pass with a grade of C or higher. Reference the Nursing Equivalency Tables for a listing of the prerequisite coursework. Individuals accepted to the program will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for entry into the nursing profession during their last two years of the four-year degree.
Practically every crosstown university associated with our detachment has the necessary prerequisite coursework available for aspiring nursing students. Students may complete the prerequisites at their home campus, then apply to transfer to UT Health San Antonio for the BSN program. Prospective students who have completed a minimum of 51 out of the 60 hours of prerequisite courses may apply for the UTHSC School of Nursing admission. Click on each school below to review its USC equivalency table.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Students typically major in Biology. The UTSA Health Professions Office provides faculty advisors to assist and mentor future nurses with the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. The Pre-Nursing Society is a UTSA student organization promoting nursing careers and who host on-campus health field volunteer activities.
Students typically major in Biology. The UTSA Health Professions Office provides faculty advisors to assist and mentor future nurses with the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. The Pre-Nursing Society is a UTSA student organization promoting nursing careers and who host on-campus health field volunteer activities.
University of the Incarnate Word
UIW also offers an accredited curriculum in nursing leading to a BSN degree. Click here for more information on UIW’s 16-month accelerated program.
Our Lady of the Lake University
Pre-health professionals frequently pursue Biology and Chemistry majors. The OLLU equivalency table is located here.
Alamo Colleges
AFROTC cadets may complete up to the first two years of core coursework with the Alamo Colleges. Admission to UTSA is required with application deadlines typically 4 months prior to term start.
Schreiner University
