Program Introduction
Boston College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is a four-year curriculum offered through the Connell School of Nursing that provides students with a comprehensive nursing education. The program prepares students to deliver holistic care in diverse healthcare settings by combining scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical judgment. The curriculum integrates nursing theory and practice built on a solid foundation of natural sciences and humanities, with students gaining practical experience in various clinical settings including hospitals, community health centers, schools, and homes. The nursing program at Boston College emphasizes social justice and holistic care. Students develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, along with the ability to understand and respect patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Additionally, students can gain extra experience through nursing research projects, global health opportunities, honors programs, and various student organizations.
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Program Length48 months
- Teaching MethodsOffline
- Foundation Sciences: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Statistics, Pharmacology - Humanities and Liberal Arts: Philosophy, Theology, Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, English, History, Arts - Nursing Foundations: Introduction to Nursing, Health Assessment, Human Development, Pathophysiology, Nursing Research Methods - Adult Nursing: Care of adults with acute and chronic illnesses, Adult Health Promotion, Gerontological Nursing - Child and Family Nursing: Pediatric care across age ranges from newborns to adolescents, Family-centered nursing approaches - Women's Health and Childbearing: Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum care, Women's health issues, Reproductive health - Mental Health Nursing: Care of individuals and families with mental health problems and psychiatric disorders, Therapeutic relationship building - Community Health Nursing: Public health, Epidemiology, Population-based interventions, Community health promotion activities - Leadership and Management: Nursing management, Healthcare systems, Policy, Ethical and legal issues, Professional role development - Clinical Practicums: Clinical experiences in various healthcare settings, Simulation practices, Capstone clinical experience
Registered Nurse
$65,000 ~ $85,000
Community Health Nurse
$65,000 ~ $80,000
| Intakes | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | 2025-01-02 |
Admission Requirement
- GPANo Min Score
- SAT / ACTNo Min Score
100
7.5
- Common Application Required
- Secondary School TranscriptRequired
- EssayRequired
- Letters of RecommendationRequired
- Certified English test score reportRequired
- Teacher EvaluationsRequired
- SAT/ACTOptional
Fees and Funding
$69,400/Year
$17,930/Year
$80