Undergraduate Nursing BSN Tracks
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN)
University of Detroit Mercy offers many different ways to study Nursing. Our undergraduate program allows you to select the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track that works best for you.
Traditional Freshman Track - Detroit
Detroit Mercy’s full-time, four-year track of the BSN program is built for traditional freshman students. With direct admission, you’ll begin your first year of college knowing you are a Nursing student. Plus, you can take advantage of college life in vibrant, urban setting by living on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Traditional Freshman Track - Grand Rapids
For students in western Michigan, Detroit Mercy offers a direct-admit, four-year BSN track in Grand Rapids. Core courses are taken with Aquinas College faculty; all nursing courses with Detroit Mercy faculty. Clinical experiences are at Grand Rapids-area sites and you can enjoy college life on the Aquinas campus.
Part-Time BSN Track
Detroit Mercy’s Part-Time BSN program offers lots of flexibility for students. Class and clinical requirements are limited to just three days a week, allowing you to keep up with jobs and other obligations while improving your career outlook by obtaining a BSN degree. All pre-requisite courses are satisfied before beginning the eight-semester sequence.
Second Degree Option (SDO) Track
The SDO track of the BSN program offers an accelerated curriculum to those who have already achieved a bachelor's degree in another major. Consisting of three and a half semesters of courses with a shortened summer break, you can earn a BSN in 16 months. The sequence of courses meets your unique needs as an accelerated student.
Transfer - Current Detroit Mercy Students
Current Detroit Mercy students may apply to transfer to the BSN program after meeting criteria.
Transfer from Another Institution
Students transferring from other institutions should contact University Transfer Admissions.
For graduate-level study, see the McAuley School of Nursing graduate programs.