Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for Transfer Students
Part and Full Time Transfer Options for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Detroit Mercy's transfer option begins in the Fall (August) semester. Part-time and full-time options allow the flexibility during the summer semester to work, complete core courses, or simply enjoy some time off.
- Flexible curriculum plan
- Face-to-face and hybrid course delivery
- Education mission driven with a focus on social justice and community service
- Clinical rotations in a variety of settings
Outcomes
Find out what it means to get your BSN from Detroit Mercy on the BSN Outcomes Page.
Sample Plans
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Full-Time sample plan
The following shows an example of the flow of the nursing curriculum. University core courses will need to be completed to fulfill graduation requirements for both full-time and part-time options.
Semester 1 (13 credits)
NUR 3380 Pathophysiology (4 cr)
NUR 2100 Intro to Nursing Practice in the Mercy & Jesuit Traditions (IT 4 & 5) (2 cr)
NUR 1000 Freshman Success (0 cr)
BIO 2410/2420 Microbiology & Lab (4 cr)
BIO 2040 Nutrition (3 cr)Semester 2 (17 credits)
NUR 1010 Freshman Success (0 cr)
NUR 2200 Health Assessment & Physical Assessment (2 cr)
NUR 2500 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (IT2) (3 cr)
NUR 2520 Fundamental Skills Lab (1 cr)
NUR 2540 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 4226 Applied Statistics of Nursing (3 cr)
HLH 2550 Population Health & Epidemiology (IT3) (3 cr)
PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology (3 cr)Semester 3 (12 credits)
NUR 3100 Mental Health Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 3150 Mental Health Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 3200 Med-Surg Nursing 1 (3 cr)
NUR 3210 Med-Surg I Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 3300 Pharmacology 1 (2 cr)Semester 4 (15 credits)
NUR 3700 Med-Surg Nursing II (3 cr)
NUR 3750 Med-Surg Nursing II Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 3310 Pharmacology II (2 cr)
NUR 3800 Maternal Child Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 3810 Maternal Child Nursing Practicum (2 cr)Semester 5 (13 credits)
NUR 4100 Pediatric Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 4150 Pediatric Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 4300 Community Health Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 4350 Community Health Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 4500 Research and Evidenced-Based Practice (IT1) (3 cr)Semester 6 (12 credits)
NUR 4600 Nursing Leadership (2 cr)
NUR 4650 Nursing Leadership Immersion (3 cr)
NUR 4755 Professional Practice From Mercy and Jesuit Traditions (IT6) (3 cr)
NUR 4652 Senior Seminar (1 cr)
Elective or Core (3 cr) -
Part-Time Sample Plan
The following shows an example of the flow of the nursing curriculum. University core courses will need to be completed to fulfill graduation requirements for both full-time and part-time options.
Semester 1 (9 credits)
NUR 3380 Pathophysiology (4 cr)
NUR 2100 Intro to Nursing Practice in the Mercy & Jesuit Traditions (IT 4 & 5) (2 cr)
NUR 4226 Applied Statistics for Nursing (3 cr)Semester 2 (8 credits)
NUR 2500 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (IT2) (3 cr)
NUR 2520 Nursing Skills Lab (1 cr)
NUR 2200 Health Assessment & Physical Examination (2 cr)
NUR 2540 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum (2 cr)Semester 3 (7 credits)
NUR 3300 Pharmacology 1 (2 cr)
NUR 3200 Med-Surg Nursing 1 (3 cr)
NUR 3210 Med-Surg I Practicum (2 cr)Semester 4 (10 credits)
NUR 3310 Pharmacology II (2 cr)
NUR 3700 Med-Surg Nursing II (3 cr)
NUR 3750 Med-Surg Nursing II Practicum (2 cr)
PYC 2500 Developmental PYC (3 cr)Semester 5 (11 credits)
HLH 2550 Population Health & Epidemiology (IT3) (3 cr)
NUR 3100 Mental Health Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 3150 Mental Health Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 2120 Nursing Informatics (3 cr)Semester 6 (8 credits)
NUR 4300 Community Health Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 4350 Community Health Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 4500 Research and Evidenced-Based Practice (IT1) (3 cr)Semester 7 (10 credits)
NUR 3800 Maternal Child Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 3810 Maternal Child Nursing Practicum (2 cr)
NUR 4100 Pediatric Nursing (3 cr)
NUR 4150 Pediatric Nursing Practicum (2 cr)Semester 8 (9 credits)
NUR 4652 Senior Seminar (1 cr)
NUR 4755 Professional Practice from Mercy and Jesuit Traditions (IT6) (3 cr)
NUR 4600 Nursing Leadership (2 cr)
NUR 4650 or NUR 4701 Nursing Leadership Immersion (3 cr)
Admissions Criteria
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025 (August). The deadline is June 1, 2025, however, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the application in advance of the deadline while completing prerequisites to allow time for feedback. This will allow for time for us to monitor your application as you complete outstanding prerequisites.
The Nursing Admissions Committee will review applications (Spring 2025) for students who have completed all math and science prerequisites as long as a plan of how they will be completed before the start of the program is submitted. All prerequisites must be completed and grades/transcripts must be received prior to the first day of classes. The MSON admission committee reserves the right to modify.
Admission Criteria
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred
- All sciences and math must be completed within the last seven years, and with a minimum of a “C”
- Applicants are permitted three repeat prerequisite courses; however, an individual prerequisite class cannot be taken more than twice. Below is a list of prerequisite courses that must be completed before the start of the program; however, if the courses in bold are complete, your application will move forward to be considered for conditional admission.
- Anatomy and physiology lectures and labs
- General Organic Biochemistry for health sciences
- Intermediate algebra
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
Supplemental Application Materials
- Official transcripts from all schools attended, including high school. High School transcripts are required to receive Financial Aid (FAFSA), but will not be viewed or considered in the admission process
- Resume
- Letter of intent: Minimum of one page including a summary of candidate’s interest in nursing, and choice to attend the University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing. Additionally, it should include any skills, attributes, or professional aspirations that the candidate wishes to be considered for admission
- Letter of recommendation: One letter of recommendation should be provided from a source that can attest to the professional attributes of the candidate; examples include but are not limited to, letters from previous employers, previous or current instructors, organizations where the candidate was involved in providing professional services or volunteer work. You will be prompted to provide the name/email address of the person providing your letter of recommendation when completing the online application.
Monthly Information Sessions
The McAuley School of Nursing offers monthly information sessions to provide an overview of the Nursing degree options and admission requirements. Sessions are interactive and provide time for questions. When you register for a session, you will be provided a zoom link and detailed information.
Costs and Financial Aid
All applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early in the application process, ensuring the Detroit Mercy school code is indicated (002323).
Questions regarding financial aid may be directed to:
finaid@udmercy.edu
(313) 993-3350