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The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is tailored for individuals who want to pursue a career in nursing and already have a bachelor’s degree from a US regionally accredited institution. The nursing curriculum is 60 credit hours of courses incorporating theoretical and clinical content and designed to be completed in 12 months of concentrated study. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (the NCLEX-RN ®). Registered nurse license eligibility and requirements vary by state board of nursing.  Visit the Oklahoma Board of Nursing here.

The Accelerated BSN pathway admits students once a year in the Summer and offers only full-time enrollment. The program is designed to be completed in 12 months, beginning in Summer and concluding the following May. 

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university will have all General Education requirements automatically fulfilled.

This policy applies to both domestic and international degrees. For international applicants, an official credential evaluation (such as WES or ECE) is required. If the evaluation confirms that a bachelor’s degree has been awarded, all General Education requirements will be considered satisfied.

How long to complete the program?

12 Months

Program Start Date

Summer start date for Oklahoma City and Tulsa sites

Average Median Salary

$93,600 per year

( source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics )

Curriculum

Program format and/or delivery:

  • Accelerated format, 12 months, in-person modality 
  • Didactic vs. clinical/lab time
  • 60 hours of nursing coursework 

Degree/credit requirements:

  • 120 total hours for the BSN
  • 60 hours of prerequisites
  • 60 hours of nursing courses 

* New 26-27 catalog coming soon!

View the Course Catalog 

Admission Requirements

  • Prior to enrollment, a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution is required to be earned by the enrollment deadlines set by the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences. 
  • Completion of 60 hours of prerequisite coursework
  • 30 prerequisite hours must be completed prior to application
  • All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better 
    • Please note a C-minus does not meet the minimum C grade requirement for prerequisites 
    • Foreign language requirement, if taken in high school, coursework must be a passing grade; if taken in college, student must earn a grade of C or higher
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and enrollment
  • Minimum science grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and enrollment
  • At least three of the four required sciences must be completed prior to application
    • The four required sciences are Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology.
    • Each attempt of any of the four required science courses taken will be calculated into the science GPA

* New 26-27 catalog coming soon!

Read More in the Course Catalog

Applying for Admission  

Please use a personal email address when setting up your NursingCAS account. School email addresses may expire before you receive your admission decision, which could disrupt communication. Using a personal email ensures we can always contact you.

If after reviewing the qualifications for this program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact Nursing@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.   

Application Process

Step 1

Complete the NursingCAS application 

  • Undergraduate programs: $60 for the first program; $45 for each additional program 
  • Graduate programs: $80 for the first program; $50 for each additional program 

Click here for detailed NursingCAS application instructions  

Step 2

Complete the OUHSC Supplemental application  

  • Beginning July 1, 2025, the OUHSC Supplemental Application fee will be waived for applicants who first apply to a CAS system.  
  • Applicants are advised to have a copy of their transcript from every College or University attended available as reference when completing the application process. 

Please Note:   

  • Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant’s responsibility to stay informed regarding current applicable requirements. Please check the website for updates.  
  • All transcripts must be submitted to NursingCAS. Transcripts sent to the institutions cannot replace the requirement to submit all transcripts directly to NursingCAS. To meet enrollment requirements, transcripts must also be submitted to Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences.   
  • The Professional Transcript Entry option in NursingCAS does not replace the requirement to submit all transcripts to NursingCAS. If you choose the Professional Transcript Entry in NursingCAS, the applicant must still go back into NursingCAS and request transcripts.  
  • NursingCAS can take several business days to verify an application. It is important to submit all your items by the deadlines to ensure that your application can be verified by NursingCAS by the verification deadline. 
  • Please note that all applicants must be in a verified status with all required materials to be considered a qualified applicant finalized in NursingCAS by February 23, 2026. If the application is not verified in CAS by this date, the applicant will need to reapply in the next cycle. If the applicant is missing the supplemental application or does not have a verified application in CAS by February 23, 2026, the applicant will need to reapply in the next cycle.   

The LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Graduate Certificates, PhD, and DNP programs in the OU College of Nursing are hybrid and/or online or part-time programs. The F-1 visa regulations require in-person courses, and these programs do not meet those requirements. Thus, international students are not accepted for these programs (LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Graduate Certificates, PhD, and DNP). International students are only eligible to apply for the ABSN and TBSN pathways as they have in-person requirements.  

Program Details

Location Offered

Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Degree Acquired

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Class of 2026

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