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 RequirementsSemester Credit RequirementCourse(s) Equivalent
Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab4BIO 150
Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab4BIO 151
Microbiology w/lab4BIO 230 or 240
Chemistry I w/lab4CHEM 101 or 110
Math (college algebra or higher)3MAT 151 or higher
Statistics 3MAT 210 or BUS 220
English Composition 3ENG 100
English Elective3ENG 112 or higher
General Psychology3PSY 140
Developmental or Child Psychology3PSY 210 or 241
Abnormal Psychology3PSY 220
Sociology 3SOC 110
Nutrition3BIO 220
Ethics3AHA 207
Selective (logic, philosophy, ethics, critical thinking, diversity)3logic, philosophy, ethics, critical thinking, diversity, Medical Terminology or a language
Electives (Any theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences)6Any 3 or 4 credit theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences
Total Credits55 

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

Prerequisite Course RequirementSemester Credit RequirementCourse(s) Equivalent
Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab4BIO 150
Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab 4BIO 151
Microbiology w/lab4BIO 230 or 240
Chemistry I w/lab4CHE 101 or 110
Statistics3MAT 210 or BUS 220
Nutrition3BIO 220
Electives (Any 3 or 4 credit theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences)38Any 3 or 4 credit theory based courses within the arts, humanities, math, natural or social sciences
Total Credits60