Pre-Requisite Courses for the Generic Nursing Program (Traditional and Accelerated Tracks)
Biology Sequence*:
- BIO 181: Anatomy and Physiology I (5 hours [3, lecture; 2, lab], 4 credits)
- BIO 182: Anatomy and Physiology II (5 hours [3, lecture; 2, lab], 4 credits)
- BIO 230: Microbiology (6 hours [2, lecture; 4, lab] 4 credits)
Chemistry Sequence*:
- CHE 114: Essentials of General Chemistry – Lecture (3 hours, 3 credits)
- CHE 115: Essentials of General Chemistry – Laboratory (3 hours, 1.5 credits)
- CHE 120: Essentials of Organic Chemistry – Lecture (3 hours, 3 credits)
CHE 121: Essentials of Organic Chemistry – Laboratory (3 hours, 1.5 credits)
Foundation Course (Prior to Admission):
- HIN 268: Human Growth and Development (3 hours, 3 credits) Needed for entry to Nursing Program
Foundation Course (Prior to or After Admission):**
- HIN 269: Analysis and Action for Community Health (3 hours, 3 credits)
Nursing Admission Grade Requirements
*A minimum grade of C (73) or better is required in each of the pre-requisite science courses, and a minimum cumulative index of 2.75 or greater in these courses, or their equivalents, is required to apply for admission to the generic program.
Please note: Although courses can be repeated in accordance with college policy, for consideration in determining admission to the Nursing Program, the first grade earned will be used to determine eligibility.
**Either HIN 268 or 269 can be repeated once, but students MUST earn at least a “B” in the repeated course. If either course is repeated, no HIN or NUR course can be repeated thereafter.
Check Course Equivalency — Nursing Transfer Explorer
Lehman College offers the Nursing Transfer Explorer to help you plan your transfer pathway and see which of your existing or in-progress courses satisfy the prerequisites for our Nursing program. If you’re considering applying to the B.S. in Nursing, use this tool to compare your previous coursework against our required prerequisites before submitting your application.
