California Baptist University BSN Application Deadline
Next Deadline
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Source: https://calbaptist.edu/academics/programs/bachelor-of-science-nursing/important-dates
Applications Open
Nov 15, 2026 (Fall 2027 via NursingCAS); Jun 1, 2027 (Spring 2028 via NursingCAS)
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Prerequisites & Admission Requirements
All applicants (BSN)
Prerequisite courses
BIO153 Anatomy and Physiology I (+ BIO153L lab)
Minimum grade CLab component required
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BIO153 Anatomy and Physiology This course is designed for professional nursing and general college students. Included are a general survey of human histology and the study of structure and function of organ systems of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems. Structure and function of sensory organs are also included in the course. Should be taken with Anatomy and Physiology I Lab .
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BIO163 Anatomy and Physiology II (+ BIO163L lab)
Minimum grade CLab component required
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BIO163 Anatomy and Physiology II A continuation of BIO 153 - Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the study of structure and function of the circulatory (blood, heart, blood vessels, and circulation), lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Should be taken with BIO 163L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab.
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CHE102 Fundamentals of Chemistry
Minimum grade C
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CHE102 Fundamentals of Chemistry A review of fundamental topics in chemistry including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy.
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CHE112 Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences (+ CHE112L lab)
Minimum grade CLab component required
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CHE112 Organic and Biochem for Hlth Sci A survey of Organic and Biochemistry topics with special emphasis on metabolic processes and applications to medicine and health.
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either COM113 Oral Communication OR COM308 Interpersonal Communications
Minimum grade C
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Complete one of the following: COM113 Oral Communication This course is designed to introduce the process of public communication and to help develop and refine the skills of oral communication. COM308 Interpersonal Communications
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either ENG113 Composition OR ENG113E Enriched Composition
Minimum grade C
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Complete one of the following: ENG113 Composition This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Enriched Composition. ENG113E Enriched Composition
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BIO205 Human Microbiology (+ BIO205L lab)
Minimum grade CLab component required
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BIO205 Human Microbiology A study of microorganisms with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses in the human environment. Should be taken with Human Microbiology Lab.
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PSY120 Lifespan Development for Health Professions
Minimum grade C
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PSY120 Lifespan Development Health Prof This course is an introduction to lifespan development which incorporates the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual growth of individuals from conception through older adulthood with application to health care.
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either MAT115 Intermediate Algebra OR STA144 Introduction to Statistics
Minimum grade C
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Complete one of the following: MAT115 Intermediate Algebra This course satisfies the math competency for the general education requirements. It will include instruction in the following areas: roots and radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices and determinants. STA144 Introduction to Statistics
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GPA requirements
cumulative GPA 3.0 or better by the application deadline; last 60 semester units may substitute
Cumulative GPA 3
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GPA of 3.0 or better by the application deadline .* Students may use their last 60 semester unit GPA if their cumulative GPA is not eligible
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Pre-Nursing Science GPA 2.8 or higher by the application deadline (BIO153/L, BIO163/L, BIO205/L, CHE102, CHE112/L)
Science GPA 2.8
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Pre-Nursing Science GPA of 2.8 or higher by the application deadline. ( BIO153/L, BIO163/L, BIO205/L, CHE102, and CHE112/L. In calculating your science GPA, we use the most recently posted grade, regardless if you failed or passed the first attempt.
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Grade rules
5 science + 5 non-science prerequisites with grade of C or higher by end of semester
Minimum grade C
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Planned completion of the 5 Science and 5 non-Science prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher by the end of the semester (see Course Requirements )
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Entrance exams
TEAS exam minimum score 64%
Minimum score 64%
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