Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
Become a caring and compassionate nurse
While earning your Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), you'll utilize critical thinking and ethical decision making, effective communication, leadership skills, and promotion of risk reduction and illness management. You'll be able to provide safe and competent nursing care.
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) program that works best for you.
Enter the Nursing program straight out of high school.
Available in Detroit, Grand Rapids
Detroit Mercy’s full-time, four-year 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 both clinical experiences and college life at one of two vibrant settings. Learn more:
Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus
Grand Rapids at Aquinas College Campus
Already have some college credits and need to transfer in?
Transfer students
Detroit Mercy’s transfer options allows for full time or part time flexibility. Pre-requisite courses must be satisfied before the beginning of the program.
Current Detroit Mercy students: may also apply to transfer to the BSN program after meeting criteria. The transfer process for internal candidates is different.
Registered Nurse looking for a BSN?
Macomb Community College and University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) have developed a new partnership to help you earn your bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) on the campus of Macomb Community College. Macomb students can receive admission right at Macomb's University Center.
Already have a Bachelor degree and are looking to change careers?
Second Degree Option (SDO) Program
The Second Degree Option (SDO) option 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.
Master's Entry Advanced Generalist (MEAGN)
The Master's Entry Advanced Generalist option offer an accelerated curriculum to those who already have a bachelor's degree in another major. This innovative curriculum can earn you a MSN in 17 months and prepares you as a registered nurse who will provide leadership in quality and safety at the point of care in healthcare systems.
For the Registered Nurse with a BSN looking for graduate study, we have a program for you.
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Undergraduate Nursing Reciprocity Statement
Undergraduate Nursing Reciprocity Statement
Successful completion of the McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) undergraduate pre-licensure program at University of Detroit Mercy qualifies the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN®) in Michigan. Graduates who plan to practice in Michigan may find more information on licensure from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA):
LARA Board of Nursing website
Phone 517-241-0199
Email BPLHelp@michigan.govUniversity of Detroit Mercy has not made a determination of whether the nursing curriculum meets the educational requirements in any state other than Michigan. Any graduate who plans to take the NCLEX-RN® or practice in a state other than Michigan may contact the Office of the Dean of College of Health Professions/MSON at deansofficechp@udmercy.edu.