Pre-Nursing Studies (BS)
Caring for others while integrating Christian faith.
Helping others isn’t just something you do. It’s part of who you are. If you feel called to serve in healthcare, Southern Wesleyan University’s Pre-Nursing Studies program is where that calling begins.
Designed to build a strong academic foundation for your nursing education, the program prepares you to succeed through essential science classes such as anatomy and physiology, biology, and chemistry, all taught with a biblically faithful approach. It also strengthens your communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, qualities every exceptional nurse needs.
Pre-Nursing Studies serves as the gateway to SWU’s BSN program. In your first year, you’ll take all the courses required to apply for secondary admission to SWU’s School of Nursing. The program can also be a standalone degree if you’re interested in pursuing other healthcare options.
Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll learn from skilled, compassionate faculty who care deeply about your success and calling and who walk alongside you as you embark on your nursing journey.
Graduate Study
- Master/Doctor of Nursing
Career Paths
- Educator
- Nurse
Graduates of the Pre-Nursing Studies program will be able to:
- Write and speak confidently about integrating faith and biology with a knowledge of contemporary biomedical and environmental issues, including their ethical implications.
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical mastery of biology and health-related subdisciplines.
- Display mastery of the scientific method and primary scientific literature.
- Employ critical thinking, formulate practical research questions, appropriately gather and analyze data, and interpret results.
