Admission Requirements

  • A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
  • An earned bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Completion of the Test of essential academic skills (TEAS) with a minimum score of 57 or the Heath Education System Inc. (HESI) examination with a minimum score of 80
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions and official test scores (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
  • Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a C.  Science courses must be completed within the last 5 years.

Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at Cua-gradadmissions@cua.edu or 202-319-5057 with any questions regarding the admissions process.

 

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II

  • Microbiology

  • Psychology