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FTIC Pre-Nursing Pathway at FIU

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at FIU is a limited access and highly competitive program. Students typically apply for full admission after completing prerequisite courses, an entrance exam, and other requirements.

FIU offers a Pre-Nursing Pathway for First Time in College (FTIC) applicants to help guide their journey toward full admission into the BSN program.

Your Path to Becoming a Nurse Starts Here

The FIU Pre-Nursing Pathway is designed for First-Time-in-College (FTIC) students ho aspire to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Whether you are admitted directly into the Pre-Nursing major or begin through the Pre-Nursing Pathway, FIU provides a structured route toward one of Florida's most competitive nursing programs.

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  • Step 1 — At admissions

    Two possible paths

    Apply via Common App and select Nursing as your intended major. You must also pick one of the approved alternate majors.

    • Health Services Administration
    • Liberal Studies – Health & Human Concern
    • Rehabilitation & Recreational Therapy
    • Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Exploratory / NURHS

    Note: Students can only be assigned to a “Pre-Nursing” major or pathway at the time of admission to FIU. Students cannot switch into a “Pre-Nursing” major or pathway from a different major. Students will only be considered for Pre-nursing designation during Fall.

     

    Outcome A — Direct admit

    “Pre‑Nursing” major in the BSN program

    A limited number of FTICs are admitted directly into the BSN program as "Pre-Nursing" majors. Meet all academic milestones and you may progress automatically — no separate NursingCAS application needed.

    Outcome B — Pathway track

    Alternate major + “Pre‑Nursing Pathway” designation

    You're placed in your alternate major with a Pre‑Nursing Pathway flag. After completing prerequisites, meeting all academic milestones, and other requirements, you may apply for full BSN admission via NursingCAS. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed.

     

  • Step 2 — While enrolled

    Academic milestones

    Both paths share the same required milestones. Both paths share access to the pre-requisite courses and the same required milestones.

    To remain eligible for progression in the pre-requisite courses, you must meet the following minimum requirement milestones. If you miss any of the milestones will be redirected out of pre-nursing major/ pathway designation and will be ineligible to apply for full admission to the BSN.

    GPA & TEAS CHECKPOINTS

    Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.25
    Checked at 30, 45, and 60 credits.

    TEAS Exam: By Dec 1st, second fall
    By your second fall semester, submitted by December 1. Minimum: 70 total, 62 in Science.

    SCIENCE & MATH — C OR HIGHER IN EACH

    College Algebra MAC 1105, Required for Pre-Nursing majors, highly suggested for Pre-Nursing pathway

    Statistics — STA 2122

    Anatomy & Physiology I + Lab — BSC 2085 + BSC 2085L

    Anatomy & Physiology II + Lab — BSC 2086 + BSC 2086L

    Microbiology + Lab — MCB 2000 + MCB 2000L

    Chemistry + Lab — CHM 1033 + CHM 1033L

    Science enrollment pace —  Every semester, starting first fall, until complete
    At least one prerequisite science course per semester, starting first fall.

    NON‑SCIENCE COURSES — C OR HIGHER IN EACH

    Introduction to Psychology (Preferred) — PSY 2012 — or SYG 2000 or SOP 3004

    Developmental Psychology — DEP 2000

    Nutrition — HUN 2201

     

  • Step 3 — Reaching full BSN admission

    Two routes forward

    Once you've completed all milestones, how you reach full BSN admission depends on your outcome at admission.

    OUTCOME A — DIRECT PRE‑NURSING MAJOR

    Automatic progression into the BSN

    Meet all five thresholds below (plus all milestones) and you advance automatically — no NursingCAS application needed.

    Cumulative GPA3.7 minimum
    Science GPA3.6 minimum
    TEAS total88 minimum
    TEAS science80 minimum
    Healthcare hours100 patient‑facing and documented)

    College Algebra (MAC 1105) completion is also required for automatic progression.

    OUTCOME B — ALTERNATE MAJOR + PATHWAY

    Apply for BSN admission via NursingCAS

    After completing all milestones, submit a full NursingCAS application. Admission is highly competitive, and seats are limited - meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    1. Complete all prerequisite courses
      All science and non‑science milestone courses with C or higher, and GPA maintained at every checkpoint.
    2. Pass the TEAS exam
      70 total · 62 in Science · submitted by December 1 of your 2nd fall semester.
    3. Meet all other application requirements
      Review full requirements at cnhs.fiu.edu — final TEAS scores, and transcripts, and documented patient-facing healthcare hours.
    4. Submit NursingCAS application
      Full details at cnhs.fiu.edu. Very limited seats available each cycle.

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Information sessions that map out your path

Before you apply, sit down with our team. Each session walks through the pathway, the milestones, and exactly how admission works — so you start with a clear plan, not guesswork.

✔ Walk through both admission tracks and milestones
✔ Get your questions answered by the team directly
✔ Held at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC)

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