Hands-on Learning
As an undergraduate student, you'll work with a small group of peers under the guidance of faculty mentors during prestigious and varied clinical placements.
As a student in our bachelor's program in nursing, you will be prepared to practice as a generalist in a range of settings—including hospitals, clinics, and community agencies—while also making the most of your undergraduate experience by studying abroad, participating in student organizations, and working alongside faculty on their current research.
Our undergraduate curriculum combines classroom learning with clinical experiences and includes essentials in nursing, the liberal arts, and the natural and social sciences. You also may be eligible to take graduate-level electives during your junior and senior years.
Earning a bachelor's degree takes four years, and we encourage you to take advantage of opportunities outside the classroom—including Boston College athletics, student clubs, and international study and travel. In fact, one-third of our students study abroad during their junior year and another third of senior students participate in global clinical experiences.
Apply through the Boston College Office of Undergraduate Admission.
#9
ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Nursing
Fall Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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NURS1010 | Professional Development Seminar |
BIOL1300 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
BIOL1310 | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
CHEM1161 | Life Science Chemistry |
CHEM1163 | Life Science Chemistry Lab |
2 core courses |
Spring Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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NURS2070 | Introduction to Professional Nursing |
BIOL1320 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
BIOL1330 | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
MATH1180 | Statistics |
2 core courses |
Fall Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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BIOL2200, 2210 | Microbiology + Lab |
NURS2122 | Nursing Assessment of Health |
NURS2121 | Health Assessment Clinical* |
NURS2080 | Pathophysiology |
1 core course |
*Lab fee associated with this course
Spring Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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NURS2230 | Adult Health Nursing Theory I |
NURS2231 | Adult Health Nursing Clinical I* |
NURS2205 | Clinical Pharmacology |
HLTH2206 | Principles of Nutrition |
NURS2090 | Sophomore Formation Seminar |
1 core course |
*Lab fee associated with this course
Fall Semester
This flexible semester—available for you to study abroad, adjust clinical hours, or catch up on core course requirements—may occur during the fall or spring semester.
Spring Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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NURS3242 | Adult Health Nursing Theory II |
NURS3243 | Adult Health Nursing Clinical II |
NURS3244 | Childbearing Nursing Theory |
NURS3245 | Childbearing Nursing Clinical |
NURS3170 | Principles of Evidence-based Nursing |
The Undergraduate Programs Office will determine the exact clinical sequence for your junior and senior years.
Fall Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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NURS4250 | Child Health Theory |
NURS4251 | Child Health Clinical |
NURS4252 | Psych-Mental Health Theory |
NURS4253 | Psych-Mental Health Clinical |
1 core course or elective |
Spring Semester | |
Course | Course Title |
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NURS4260 | Population Health Theory |
NURS4261 | Population Health Practice |
NURS4263 | Nursing Synthesis Clinical* |
NURS4264 | Actualizing the Role of Professional Nurse |
1 core course or elective |
*Lab fee associated with this course
The Undergraduate Programs Office will determine the exact clinical sequence for your junior and senior years.
For undergraduate laboratory fees, visit Boston College's Student Services webpage.
Continuous improvement through assessment
Boston College is deeply committed to providing you with the highest quality educational experience. The ASSESSMENT process requires all programs to:
As a graduate of the CSON baccalaureate nursing program, you will be a critical thinker who:
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Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines addressed by the Baccalaureate Program
Other
448
Undergraduate nursing students
96%
First-time pass rate on NCLEX
34%
Students who study abroad their junior year
“While at Boston College, I explored philosophy and theology classes. I learned about restorative justice, ethics, and Catholic social teaching. I was encouraged to reflect on what it means to live a ‘good life’ and how to find meaning amid human suffering. This value set, coupled with my nursing classes, allowed me to learn not only the science of nursing, but the art of nursing as well.”
Julie Canuto-Depina
Julie Canuto-Depina ’25, who hopes to address the social determinants of health as a nurse after graduation, received Boston College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.
Oluchi Ota
Named one of four Seniors to Remember, Oluchi Ota ’24 served as a delegate to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt (COP27).
Esther Udoakang
In a video, Esther Udoakang ’25 talks about how her nursing studies and extracurricular activities help prepare her to make a difference in the world.
Enhance your leadership abilities through undergraduate research fellowships, student government, our local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, or our Keys to Inclusive Leadership in Nursing program.
Benefit from our culture of support, which includes one-on-one mentorship opportunities with our faculty of internationally renowned scholars, teachers, and practitioners.
Gain a greater understanding of global issues and the diversity of health care needs through our international trips. Undergraduate students can also study abroad during their junior year.
As an undergraduate student, you'll work with a small group of peers under the guidance of faculty mentors during prestigious and varied clinical placements.