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Prelicensure Track

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HEALTH CARE

Nurses are in demand. Through the College of Nursing's flexible Prelicensure Track program, students will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing and the skills to make a positive impact in health care.

August 25, 2026: Application Process Update

Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Prelicensure Admission Requirements

The College of Nursing has updated its application process for students applying to the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Prelicensure Nursing Program cohorts.

Students who meet the minimum application requirements will be eligible to apply. An invitation is no longer required to submit an application. All eligible applications will be reviewed through a competitive admission process. Meeting the minimum requirements makes you eligible to apply but does not guarantee admission. Applicants who exceed the minimum requirements will be more competitive for admission.

Please continue to check this website for the most current information about application requirements, deadlines, and the admission process. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. 

Program Length

Spring 2027: Four consecutive semester cohort

Fall 2027: Four consecutive semester cohort and six consecutive semester cohort

Spring 2028: Four consecutive semester cohort and six consecutive semester cohort

After Spring 2028: Six consecutive semesters cohorts only 

Mode

In-person with some online and hybrid options

Clinical Experience

Gain hands-on training across specialties and settings from hospitals to community health.

Interprofessional Training

Train with future doctors and pharmacists in a top medical center.

Emphasis Information

      Semester One: (Semester credits: 15.5)

      NURS 3305 - Foundations of Clinical Nursing Care  
      NURS 3315 - Maternal/Infant Health Nursing             
      NURS 3280 - Intro to Professional Nursing 
      NURS 5255 - Foundations of Interprofessional Education   
      NURS 3350 - Principles of Clinical Management I        

      Semester Two: (Semester credits: 16)

      NURS 3360 - Health Systems & Populations I
      NURS 3322 - Information Tech & EBP          
      NURS 3410 - Acute Care Nursing Practicum 
      NURS 3450 - Principles of Clinical Management II

      Semester Three: (Semester credits: 16.5)

      NURS 4535 - Mental Health 
      NURS 4610 - Care Transitions        
      NURS 4365 - Health Systems & Populations II 
      NURS 4550 - Principles of Clinical Management III 
      NURS 4860 - Population Health Practicum     
      Approved IPE (take here if graduating in Summer)          

      Semester Four: (Semester credit: 15.5)

      NURS 4450 - Leadership 
      NURS 4650 - Capstone Clinical 
      NURS 4430 - Clinical Applications of Research 
      NURS 4230 - Transition to Practice
      Approved IPE course (take in last semester if graduating Fall/Spring)  

      Program total credits: 63.5

      View the University of Utah Catalog.

      Term One: Spring, Nursing First Semester (Semester credits: 14)

      BIOL 2125 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing I
      PATH 3100 - Medical Microbiology          
      NURS 2424 - Human Development
      NURS 2010 - Nutrition Interventions      

      Term Two: Summer, Nursing Second Semester (Semester credits: 15.5)

      BIOL 2135 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing II
      NURS 3280 DV - Intro to Professional Nursing       
      NURS 3305 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
      NURS 3302 - Intro to EBP
      NURS 5255 - Foundations of IPE

      Term Three: Fall, Nursing Third Semester (Semester credits: 16)

      NURS 3650 - Clinical Management I
      NURS 3360 - Health Systems and Populations I
      NURS 3540 - Mental and Behavioral Health
      NURS 3960 - Practicum I      

      Term Four: Spring, Nursing Fourth Semester (Semester credit: 16)

      NURS 3850 - Clinical Management II 
      NURS 4365 - Health Systems and Populations II
      NURS 3970 - Practicum II
      NURS 3720, NURS 3725 or NURS 3730 - Specialty Population Elective

      Term Five: Summer, Nursing Fifth Semester (Semester credit: 15)

      NURS 4430 - Applications of Research 
      NURS 4350 - Clinical Management III
      NURS 4610 - Care Transtions
      NURS 4980 - Practicum III

      Term Six: Fall, Nursing Sixth Semester (Semester credit: 13.5)

      NURS 4230 - Transiton to Practice
      NURS 4450 - Leadership in Nursing
      NURS 4990 - Practicum IV
      NURS 4735 or NURS 4740 - Specialty Population Elective
      NURS 5260, NURS 5265, NURS 5270 or NURS 5276 - IPE 

      View the University of Utah Catalog.

      Total cost estimate for the Prelicensure program:

      Fall Start:

      • Four Semester, Resident: $30,800
      • Four Semester, Non-resident: $69,200
      • Four Semester, WUE: $38,600
      • Six Semester, Resident: $33,400
      • Six Semester, Non-resident: $67,800
      • Six Semester, WUE: $40,300

      Spring Start:

      • Four Semester, Resident: $30,800
      • Four Semester, Non-resident: $69,200
      • Four Semester, WUE: $38,600
      • Six Semester, Resident: $33,400
      • Six Semester, Non-resident: $72,800
      • Six Semester, WUE: $41,200

      This cost estimate covers only tuition and mandatory student fees. Possible program and course fees are not included. Other expenses, such as book, supplies, and travel, are not reflected. Amounts are rounded to the nearest $100 and are based on the 2025-2026 College of Nursing tuition table provided by the Bursar and use the 2025 Program of Study for this specialty track. Possible tuition increases or changes to a student's program of study are not reflected. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time. The University of Utah only charges resident rates during summer semesters. 

      Students are encouraged to use the University's Tuition Estimator tool below to get a more specific tuition estimate for each semester. Possible program and course fees are not included. Other expenses, such as books, supplies, and travel are also not reflected. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of school-related expenses a student can expect for the academic year or semester of enrollment, and general Tuition Schedules are maintained by the University's Bursar's office. The University of Utah maintains comprehensive cost of attendance information in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, section 472.

      For additional questions, please reach out to Heather Clarkson at Heather.Clarkson@nurs.utah.edu.

      Application Deadlines

      Fall 2027 Semester:
      Opens: January 1, 2027
      Closes: January 31, 2027 at 5:00PM MT

      Spring 2028 Semester:
      Opens: August 1, 2027
      Closes: September 1, 2027 at 5:00PM MT

      Summer Semester:
      We will no longer be enrolling a summer cohort.

      Contact Us

      Questions for an undergraduate advisor?
      conadvising@utah.edu

      Questions about admissions?
      admissions@nurs.utah.edu

      Academic Operations
      (801) 587-3194