Health Care Science, BS - Nursing Intent

What is Nursing Intent? Applicants who do not meet the criteria for admission to Nursing Prep are admitted to Nursing Intent. Nursing Intent students must complete HPNU 1010, Human Biology, with a grade of “B” or higher before taking HPNU 3050 and 3060. This is a 4 ½ to 5-year degree plan designed to support the achievement of a strong GPA for application to clinicals.

What is the Health and Wellness Promotion Pathway? This guide provides a suggested pathway for Nursing Intent students who decide not to apply or are not accepted to the Nursing major.  Students can transfer their Nursing intent credits to the Health and Wellness Promotion option which will give them 2 years credits towards BS Health Care Science degree program.  With an additional Health Science courses students can stay on track and graduate with a BS degree in a total of 4 years. 

The Nursing Intent focus of study prepares students for future application to a nursing program through a structured pathway that builds a strong academic foundation in health and science. This pathway is designed for students who are exploring nursing as a career but may not initially meet direct entry requirements.

Students will complete foundational coursework in human biology, health sciences, and general education, with the goal of becoming competitive applicants for clinical nursing programs.

Admission Criteria for Students Applying as Freshmen

• GPA of 2.0 or better

Freshmen applicants whose records vary in any way from the above admissions criteria will be considered on an individual basis by evaluation of their overall academic records including:

(a) The quality of their high school program of study

(b) The level of their college entrance test scores (SAT or ACT)

(c) Any information unique to an individual situation

For program coursework, please see course breakdown. 

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Email: jbe@uccs.edu

Admissions Phone: 719-255-3084 or 1-800-990-8227 extension 3084
Admissions E-mail: go@uccs.edu