The purpose of the baccalaureate program is to prepare a professional nurse whose practice is based upon nursing science, related sciences and the arts in order to promote, restore, and maintain the health of human beings. Graduates of the program are generalists with the necessary base for graduate education and continuing professional development.
Education for the practice of professional nursing demands a substantial knowledge of nursing, using the behavioral and biological sciences as a theoretical base. Learn more about the BSN program.
High school graduates are directly admitted to the four-year, full-time pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program. Students enrolled in other educational centers within University of Pittsburgh may apply for an internal transfer to the first year. Learn more about applying and admission.
View student learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The School of Nursing does not offer minors. However, students in the Nursing program are encouraged to consider earning minors offered through the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences or other schools in the University of Pittsburgh. View some of the minors completed by students in the School of Nursing.
In addition to the Pittsburgh campus, the BSN program is offered at two of Pitt's regional campuses. All three campuses follow the same curriculum. More information about the regional campuses can be found at:
Graduation from our accredited program is your initial step toward obtaining a professional RN license and practicing as a registered nurse. The U.S. and its territories usually require a professional license to be employed. For state specific license requirements, please visit NursingLicensure.org.
Students graduating from Pitt School of Nursing have taken the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) for these states:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
