UTSA and UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) have partnered to offer the Joint BSN-MDST 2+2 Nursing Program, also known as FANS (the Facilitated Acceptance to Nursing School program). This nursing pathway program allows students to study fields such as biology, chemistry, and social sciences as they complete prerequisite nursing coursework.
Through this program, students who gain admission to UTHSA School of Nursing, and successfully complete the 2-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum, will earn a second degree in Multidisciplinary Studies (MDST) from UTSA. BSN credits will reverse transfer to UTSA to complete the B.S. MDST degree plan.
This 2+2 program offers exceptional students a guaranteed interview with the BSN program at UTHSA.
Program Requirements include:
- Completion of all pre-requisite coursework at UTSA (coursework completed by dual credit and/or AP prior to UTSA admission is permissible).
- Pre-Requisite GPA: 3.6 or higher
- Overall GPA: 3.6 or higher
- TEAS scores: see advisor
Nursing Program Resources
Visit the UTSA Health Professions Office to learn more about the Joint BSN-MDST 2+2 Program and speak with a Health Profession Advisor for more details about admissions and program requirements.
2023 Focus Areas
2023 Focus Area 1 - (21 hours required)
| Course Number | Title | Prerequisite C- or better |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | BIO 2053 |
| NURS 3303 | Concepts of Professional Nursing | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3330 | Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3204 | Health Assessment: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4210 | Child & Family Health: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4319 | Leadership & Management: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3207 | Care of Childbearing Families: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4317 | Population Focused Health: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
2023 Focus Area 2 - (18 hours required)
| Course Number | Title | Prerequisite C- or better |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1053 | Introductory Microbiology | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | BIO 1233 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues * | |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab) | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 2043/NDT 2043 | Nutrition or Intro to Nutrition Science | BIO 1233 |
| LPC Course | Any course from approved Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core | |
| NURS 3309 | Pathophysiology | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3375 | Research & Evidence Based Practice | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3304 | Pharmacotherapeutics | at UTHSC |
* Student may take PHI 2123 or any specified intro course from UTSA approved Lang, Phil, & Culture Core
2023 Focus Area 3 - (18 hours required)
| Course Number | Title | Prerequisite C- or better |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1013 | Intro to Psychology | |
| PSY 2503 | Development Psychology | PSY 1013 |
| NURS 3205 | Psychiatric & Mental Health: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4311 | Care of the Adult 1: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4315 | Care of the Adult 2: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3305 | Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3110 | Health Assessment: Clinical Application | at UTHSC |
| One Course From Below | ||
| CHE 1004 | Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | AP Chemistry Score of 3 or greater, or a grade of "C-" or better in CHE 1073, or above 70% mastery in the ALEKS Chemistry assessment. |
Focus Areas
Focus Area 1 - (21 hours required)
| Course Number | Title | Prerequisite C- or better |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | BIO 2053 |
| NURS 3303 | Concepts of Professional Nursing | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3330 | Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3204 | Health Assessment: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4210 | Child & Family Health: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4319 | Leadership & Management: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3207 | Care of Childbearing Families: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4317 | Population Focused Health: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
Focus Area 2 - (18 hours required)
| Course Number | Title | Prerequisite C- or better |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | BIO 1233 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues * | |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab) | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) | BIO 1233 |
| BIO 2043/NDT 2043 | Nutrition or Intro to Nutrition Science | BIO 1233 |
| LPC Course | Any course from approved Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core | |
| NURS 3309 | Pathophysiology | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3375 | Research & Evidence Based Practice | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3304 | Pharmacotherapeutics | at UTHSC |
* Student may take PHI 2123 or any specified intro course from UTSA approved Lang, Phil, & Culture Core
Focus Area 3 - (18 hours required)
| Course Number | Title | Prerequisite C- or better |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1013 | Intro to Psychology | |
| PSY 2503 | Development Psychology | PSY 1013 |
| NURS 3205 | Psychiatric & Mental Health: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4311 | Care of the Adult 1: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 4315 | Care of the Adult 2: Theoretical Foundations | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3305 | Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice | at UTHSC |
| NURS 3110 | Health Assessment: Clinical Application | at UTHSC |
| One Course From Below | ||
| CHE 1004 | Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | AP Chemistry Score of 3 or greater, or a grade of "C-" or better in CHE 1073, or above 70% mastery in the ALEKS Chemistry assessment. |
