Accelerated BSN

The Accelerated BSN program is designed to be completed in 16 months of full-time study.  We admit every fall semester for the Accelerated program.  Students will need to have completed all required nursing prerequisite courses prior to beginning the program. 

The School of Nursing has rolling admissions for transfer applicants.  Applications are reviewed throughout the year.  Applicants must submit the Undergraduate degree-seeking application and the Accelerated BSN application (see below).  Applications are not reviewed by the admissions committee until all application materials have been received by the Office of Admissions.  Applicants should expect to receive a decision letter in 4-6 weeks once all application materials have been received.  If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions or the School of Nursing.

International students, resident aliens, or permanent residents should refer to the Office of Admissions website and the  Undergraduate Bulletin for information regarding application requirements including TOEFL scores, transcripts, and evaluation of college level course work from foreign institutions.  Applicants should contact the university's Office of Admissions if they have questions regarding the application process.


Students will need to meet the following criteria for selection into the Accelerated program after being accepted as a nursing major.

Admission criteria:

  • The student must have a prior bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • All nursing prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the program.
  • The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in core math and science courses.
  • The student must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to an intensive program.
  • Admission into the acclerated option will be determined by the Admissions and Progression Committee.

Progression Criteria:

  • B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or greater in each nursing course
  • Advisory meeting
  • Signed agreement form for accelerated program of study


Prospective students who have completed a previous bachelor's degree must complete the following prerequisite courses:

  • General Biology or Microbiology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (taken within the last 3 years)
  • General Psychology
  • Life Span Development
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • An advanced Math course
  • Nutrition
  • 6 hours of approved Religion courses (3 hours must be completed prior to beginning the program)*

Note about Religion Courses: Religion courses must be approved by Belmont University.  A student follows one of two paths to complete the Religion requirement.  Path "A" consists of REL 1020, Introduction to Old Testament and REL 3050, Introduction to New Testament.  For Path "B", students take REL 1010, Understanding the Bible plus one of the following courses: REL 3020, REL 3060, REL 3080, or REL 3090.  If you have taken previous Religion courses or need to take a Religion course before starting the Accelerated BSN program, please contact the School of Nursing to see how those courses may transfer to Belmont. 

Click here to download the Accelerated BSN application (PDF)

Click here to download the Accelerated BSN Program of Study (PDF)

Note: The last 32 hours of course work must be completed at Belmont University.

Note: Consent of Nursing Admission and Progression committee is required if a student desires to alter the Program of Study.