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BSN Dual Degree Option
Stay in your community and earn your Associate's & BSN.
Taking the next steps to becoming a BSN-prepared nurse is exciting. There is much to consider as you prepare to apply. Everyone's situation is unique.
We collected some of the most asked questions for you. Review the answers below.
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How long is the program?
Our Dual Degree options are 5 levels but the length is determined by program.
- Central New Mexico Community College (20 months)
- San Juan College (24-28 months)
- Santa Fe Community College (24-28 months)
- University of New Mexico – Gallup (24-28 months)
- University of New Mexico – Taos (24 months)
- University of New Mexico – Valencia (24-28 months)
When and how can I apply?
You will apply to the College of Nursing after completing all nursing pre-requisites. You will begin nursing courses, in-person, at our partner school upon acceptance into the College of Nursing.
The application process is easy and varies by program. Visit our application webpage for information on how to apply.
What are the minimum requirements to apply?
- Successful completion of all nursing prerequisites
- Minimum 2.75 GPA in nursing prerequisites
- Passing entrance exam
- All partner school admission requirements
What entrance exam is required to apply?
Our Dual Degree options have different entrance exams, depending on the specific program. Please contact the partner school you are applying to to inquire further.
What are the BSN admission pre-requisites needed to apply?
- English 1110 Composition I
- English 1120 Composition II
- Biology 1140/1140L Biology for Health Sciences
- Chemistry 1120/L Introduction to Chemistry
- Psychology 1110 Introduction to Psychology
- Nutrition 2110 Human Nutrition
- Nursing 224 Growth & Development
What are the BSN pre-requisites needed before starting nursing level 1?
- Math 1350 Introduction to Statistics
- Biology 2305 Microbiology for Health Sciences/Lab
- Biology 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
- Nursing 239 Pathophysiology I
- It is recommended that students start Nursing Level 1 with 9hrs of UNM General Education requirements completed.
What is my application scored on?
- Application GPA
- Entrance Exam
- Partner school requirements
What classes are used to calculate my application GPA?
- English 1110 Composition I
- English 1120 Composition II
- Biology 1140/1140L Biology for Health Sciences
- Chemistry 1120 Introduction to Chemistry
- Psychology 1110 Introduction to Psychology
- Nutrition 2110 Human Nutrition
- Nursing 224 Growth & Development
How can I see what classes I’ve already taken and how they will apply towards my BSN pre-requisites?
If you are a current UNM student you have access to LoboTrax Degree Audit. https://registrar.unm.edu/Registration/lobo-trax-degree-audit.html
If you are not a current UNM student you can request a Transcript Audit through your advisor.
What if I have a previous Bachelor’s Degree? Do I have to complete UNM General Education courses?
No, with a previous Bachelor's degree, you are not required to take any UNM General Education courses, as those are a first-degree requirement only.
Where will I take my classes?
- Students in the dual degree program will take the majority of their nursing courses, in-person, at the partner school they’ve been accepted to.
- Students will take a some nursing courses at UNM throughout the program, these UNM courses will be online or clinical. See next question for specific courses.
What classes will I take and registered for through UNM?
- Level 1- NMNC 3120 Evidence-Based Practice
- Level 3- Upper Division Nursing elective
- Level 4- Upper Division Nursing elective and NMNC 4445 Clinical Intensive II
- Level 5- NMNC 4510 Concept Synthesis, NMNC 4520 Professional Nursing Concepts II, NMNC 4535 Clinical Intensive III, and NMNC 4545 BSN Capstone.
- To meet the UNM Residency requirement of 30 credit hours at UNM, many students need an additional 3 credit elective.
What is the tuition for dual degree options?
Students pay the UNM College of Nursing tuition rate for the BSN course hours registered through UNM. Students pay the tuition rate for the partner school for the hours registered through the partner school.
Can I apply to multiple BSN program options?
Yes, we recommend students apply to multiple BSN program options to give yourself the best option to get into a program.
What is the application deadline?
Visit https://hsc.unm.edu/nursing/admissions/apply/deadlines.htmlfor the application deadline for your program.
Can I use a course I took at a different university/institution for my nursing pre-requisites?
UNM’s Transfer Equivalency System (TES) helps you determine how your coursework from other institutions may transfer and be used as part of your UNM degreehttps://admissions.unm.edu/future-students/transfer/transfer-equivalencies.html
What are the UNM General Education requirements?
You can find the UNM General Education requirements here https://gened.unm.edu/.
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
For more information about how to apply for financial aid, visit our financial aid webpageor reach out to our Financial Aid Officers.
If I have questions about tuition, scholarship, and/or financial aid, who should I contact?
The College of Nursing has our very own designated Financial Aid Office. Please contact them atHSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.edu for any of your tuition, scholarship, and/or financial aid questions.
Please note, in order to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the College of Nursing’s financial aid, scholarships, and tuition contact HSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.edu.
How many credit hours do I have to take for Financial Aid?
Click here for credit hour requirements by degree level.
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We awarded over $825,000 in scholarships during academic year 2022-2023.Individual scholarship amounts range from $200-$5,000, annually.
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BSN Admissions Contact
Office of Admissions & Recruitment
College of Nursing
Building 235,Suite 255
505-272-4721
HSC-CON-Admissions@salud.unm.edu
Pre-Licensure Program Director
Sara Daykin, DNP, RN, CPEN, TCRN
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