Thomas Jefferson University – Nursing Programs

Course Equivalency Guide
Academic Year 2025-2026

BSN Traditional

ABSN+1 Year for 2nd Degree Non Nurses
ABSN+2 Year for 2nd Degree Non Nurses

Nursing: BSN Traditional

Prerequisite Course Requirements	Semester Credit Requirement	Course(s) Equivalent
Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab	4	BIO 150
Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab	4	BIO 151
Microbiology w/lab	4	BIO 230 or 240
Chemistry I w/lab	4	CHEM 101 or 110
Math (college algebra or higher)	3	MAT 151 or higher
Statistics	3	MAT 210 or BUS 220
English Composition	3	ENG 100
English Elective	3	ENG 112 or higher
General Psychology	3	PSY 140
Developmental or Child Psychology	3	PSY 210 or 241
Abnormal Psychology	3	PSY 220
Sociology	3	SOC 110
Nutrition	3	BIO 220
Ethics	3	AHA 207
Selective (logic, philosophy, ethics, critical thinking, diversity)	3	logic, philosophy, ethics, critical thinking, diversity, Medical Terminology or a language
Electives (Any theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences)	6	Any 3 or 4 credit theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences
Total Credits	55

Nursing: ABSN+1 Year and ABSN+2 Year (second degree seeker)

Prerequisite Course Requirement	Semester Credit Requirement	Course(s) Equivalent
Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab	4	BIO 150
Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab	4	BIO 151
Microbiology w/lab	4	BIO 230 or 240
Chemistry I w/lab	4	CHE 101 or 110
Statistics	3	MAT 210 or BUS 220
Nutrition	3	BIO 220
Electives (Any 3 or 4 credit theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences)	38	Any 3 or 4 credit theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences
Total Credits	60