The University of Georgia’s Ivester School of Nursing was founded in 2025. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UGA has been granted Developmental Approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing and will be submitted for approval by the University System of Georgia with an anticipated launch date of Fall 2027. If approved, UGA students interested in applying to the program should plan to complete specific prerequisite coursework as part of their 60 hours of General Education Core Curriculum coursework.
Because the program will be new and admissions requirements are evolving, prerequisite expectations are expected to vary slightly depending on the anticipated application year. Students should review the appropriate prerequisite list below and work closely with their academic advisor when planning coursework. The Ivester School of Nursing will not require the TEAS exam.
Prerequisite Coursework
Students Applying for 2027 or 2028 Entry
Students planning to apply for the 2027 or 2028 admission cycles should complete the following courses:
Science Prerequisites
- BIOL 1107 & BIOL 1107L – Principles of Biology I
- BIOL 1108 & BIOL 1108L – Principles of Biology or CHEM 1211 – 1211D & CHEM 1211L – General Chemistry I
- CBIO 2200 & CBIO 2200L – Anatomy and Physiology I
- CBIO 2210 & CBIO 2210L – Anatomy and Physiology II
- MIBO 2500 & MIBO 2500L or MIBO 3500 & MIBO 3500L – Microbiology
- STAT 2000 – Introductory Statistics or BIOS 2010 – Elementary Biostatistics
Additional Prerequisites
- HDFS 2200 – Lifespan Development
- PSYC 1101 – Introduction to Psychology
Additional Planning Notes
- Students must complete 60 credit hours of UGA General Education Core Curriculum coursework.
- Completion of the Physical Education (PE) requirement prior to applying to the program is strongly encouraged.
- For social science coursework within the Core, SOCI 1101 or ANTH 1102 are recommended.
Students Applying for 2029 Entry and Beyond
Beginning with the 2029 admission cycle, the prerequisite structure is expected to expand to include additional foundational science coursework.
Science Prerequisites
- BIOL 1107 & BIOL 1107L – Principles of Biology I
- CBIO 2200 & 2200L – Anatomy and Physiology I
- CBIO 2210 & 2210L – Anatomy and Physiology II
- MIBO 2500 & MIBO 2500L or MIBO 3500 & MIBO 3500L – Microbiology
- CHEM 1211 – 1211D & CHEM 1211L – General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1212 – 1212D & CHEM 1212L – General Chemistry II
- STAT 2000 – Introductory Statistics or BIOS 2010 – Elementary Biostatistics
Additional Prerequisites
- HDFS 2200 – Lifespan Development
- PSYC 1101 – Introduction to Psychology
- ANTH 1102 – Introduction to Anthropology or SOCI 1101 – Introductory Sociology (SOCI 1101 is preferred)
Additional Planning Notes
- Students must complete 60 credit hours of UGA General Education Core Curriculum coursework. Completion of the Physical Education (PE) requirement prior to applying to the program is strongly encouraged.
Important Notes for UGA Students
- Admission to the UGA Ivester School of Nursing is competitive and not guaranteed after completing prerequisites.
- Strong performance in science coursework is particularly important for applicants.
- Students should regularly review the official Ivester School of Nursing website for updates to admission requirements.
