The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to producing graduates who embrace the nursing discipline and the privilege of serving others. Our graduates become leaders in advancing the nursing profession and serve as role models, both nationally and internationally, for excellence in nursing practice.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is consistent with the Emory University philosophy that students be broadly educated. The BSN program extends through four academic years and occurs in two parts:

Part One: Prerequisites
The first two years of general education coursework (including prerequisites) are taken at Emory College, Oxford College, or any accredited college or university. The prerequisite courses consist of Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Elective courses that must total 60 semester hours.

Part Two:  Nursing
The second two years are taken at Emory University's School of Nursing. The nursing program is designed to be completed in four semesters of full-time enrollment once students transfer to the School of Nursing.

Graduates of the School of Nursing are eligible to take the registered nurse licensure examination in any of the United States. Graduates develop innovative roles, advance nursing as a field, and serve as exemplary role models for excellence in nursing practice throughout the world.