Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gain sought-after credentials and stand out in your medical community as a bachelor’s-prepared RN who is ready for increased responsibilities.
100%
Job placement prior to graduation(2023)
95.31%
Pass the NCLEX exam on first try (2024)
48 months
Credit Hours:
124+
Accreditation
CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Train with the best, at the #1 teaching hospital in the nation.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, TX
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing
is the degree of choice for nurses employed in diverse healthcare settings.
The UMHB BSN nursing program has long been one of the best nursing programs in Texas:
- Prepares students to provide high-quality patient care.
- Expert faculty utilize innovative classroom and clinical teaching strategies to foster student engagement and learning.
- In addition, students have opportunities to participate in study abroad experiences to enhance a global perspective of service and healthcare.
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Fall 2025
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing within the Scott & White School of Nursing at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
WHAT WILL SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
AT UMHB ACHIEVEMENT TAKES YOU BEYOND A JOB AND A CAREER.
Our graduates are sought after for in-demand jobs. But more that, they are doing what God has called them to do.And it may be MORE AFFORDABLE than you think.
Over 90% of UMHB students receive some form of Financial Aid.
INNOVATION and EXCELLENCE
for
your FUTURE CAREER
AT UMHB WE ARE COMMITTED TO FIRST-RATE QUALITY IN ALL WE DO.
UMHB’s Clinical Simulation Learning Center provides a simulated hospital, standardized patient clinic, and labs for skills and diagnosis. Students practice assessment and procedures before real-world application.
Clinical Placement Support
The university's close ties with local healthcare providers enable students to engage in clinical assignments, gaining firsthand experience across various high-quality care settings.
First-semester BSN students practice skills, including medication administration, in weekly labs before clinical rotations. Placements are determined by faculty.
CALLED TO MORE
At UMHB, we believe in our students and we believe the world needs you. That’s why we're committed to your academic success, guiding you to achieve your goals, and challenging you to reach for more.
YOUR SUCCESS is OUR SUCCESS
Learn Smarter
- ✔ Organizing and managing your time
- ✔ Note taking skills
- ✔ Test preparation
- ✔ Goal setting
Reach Your Goals
NCLEX Certification 95% of students pass on first try
YOUR
COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE
Its about more than just earning a degree.
At UMHB, we know your called to a life of purpose. That’s why we’re here so you can discover and live out all God created you to be and to do.
Study Abroad
Travel the world
The nursing program offers students opportunities to take part in nursing oriented study abroad courses and mission trips to areas such as
Missions
Medical Missions
Gain hands-on medical training and discover the work of non-profits by serving through medical missions.
Serve
Local Outreach
Serve your new community at groups such as Feed My Sheep(meals for the homeless) or Helping Hands food bank and Body of Christ Clinic(low/no cost medical care)
CONNECT
on PURPOSE
Whether you want to play a sport, help others through community service, or just meet other students, there’s always a place to plug in at umhb.
Courses
A look at some of the B.S.N. Nursing Major Required Courses
The BSN curriculum is comprised of 19 courses, which includes two required Bible courses, totaling 30 credit hours.
View Core Courses
This concept-based course highlights the major drug classifications and the nursing role in the management of medication administration. Information regarding core drug knowledge, patient variables and assessment in drug therapy will be discussed. The course content provides the foundation of basic pharmacology necessary for nursing practice.
Tuition & Aid
Join the 90% of UMHB Students Who Receive Financial Aid and Start Investing in Your Education Today.
View Cost Breakdown
Category
| Amount |
|
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $32,020 |
| Living Expenses | $13,224 |
| Books and Supplies | $330 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal | $2,902 |
| Transportation | $2,592 |
| Loan Fees | $386 |
| Total | $51,454 |
Affordability
Over 90%of UMHB students receive some form of Financial Aid
Scholarships
- Academic Scholarships
- Need-based Grants
Admissions
The following are the determinates for admission to the UMHB School of Nursing:
View All Requirements
- Overall GPA – must be 3.0 or higher
- Pre-requisite GPA – must be 3.0 or higher
- TEAS scores – benchmarks must be met, all on the same test
- All pre-requisite coursework and a mandatory 46 hours of specific courses which will count toward the BSN degree completed by the end of the current semester (spring admission) or by the end of the summer (fall admission).
Admission requirments
Pre - Requisite Courses
| ENGL 1321 - Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1322 - Rhetoric & Composition II | 3 |
| BIOL 2340 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2140 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2341 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2141 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 1301 - General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2311 - Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| COMM 1320 - Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOCI 1311 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CHEM or BIOL 2380 - Introductory Chemistry or Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2180 - Microbiology Lab | 1 |
Admission Requirements
- GPA – must be 3.0 or higher
- TEAS scores – benchmarks must be met, all on the same test
Start your career in Nursing
- ✔ Prepares students to provide high quality patient care.
- ✔Care for diverse populations across the lifespan and throughout the health continuum.
- ✔ Cultivate faith-informed discernment and integrity in the professional nursing role
Nursing by the numbers
193,100 Job postings for registered nurses in the U.S.
$81,220 Average salary of a registered nurse in the United States.
6% job growth by 2032
Top Careers
- Public Health/Community Nurse
- Charge Nurse/Team Leader
- Hospice Nurse
- Nursing Manager
- Nursing Case Manager
UMHB Nursing students our sought after and hired by the best
