Nursing (B.S.)

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.

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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

Program Overview

Fall Semester

CourseCourse Title
NURS1010 Professional Development Seminar
BIOL1300Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL1310Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
CHEM1161Life Science Chemistry
CHEM1163 Life Science Chemistry Lab
 2 core courses

Spring Semester

CourseCourse Title
NURS2070  Introduction to Professional Nursing
BIOL1320 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL1330 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
MATH1180Statistics
 2 core courses

For undergraduate laboratory fees, visit Boston College's Student Services webpage.

Our Undergraduate Nursing Students

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.
Amanda Ilaria ’20, Nursing Manager, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Student Spotlights

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. 

Read the Story

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).

Read Her Reflections

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.

View the Video

Clinical Placements

Students experience a variety of practice settings by rotating among clinical sites, including:

  • Addiction Treatment Center of New England
  • Atrius Health
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
  • Boston Medical Center
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Cristo Rey Boston High School
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Dimock Center
  • Fenway Health
  • Franciscan Children's
  • Hebrew SeniorLife
  • Joslin Diabetes Center
  • McLean Hospital
  • Shriners Children's Boston
  • Signature Healthcare
  • South Boston Community Health Center
  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Network
  • VA Boston Healthcare System

Opportunities at the Connell School

Leadership

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.

Advising

Benefit from our culture of support, which includes one-on-one mentorship opportunities with our faculty of internationally renowned scholars, teachers, and practitioners.

Global Impact

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.

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. 

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