<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for reading this.</p>
<p>I am looking at the nursing plan and notice BIO 93, 94, 99, 100, etc. are not listed on it but are required prerequisites of the courses listed (microbiology, physiology, anatomy). I am confused as to whether nursing students have these prerequisites waived or will need to fit them in somehow. The goal is to finish in three years, so I need to get that figured out to plan summer accordingly. If any nursing students know what hidden prerequisites there are, a list would be extremely helpful. I did get a 3 on AP Biology and was wondering if the GE course I receive credit for can be Bio 93 or even Bio 94 and advanced placement can be granted.</p>
<p>Thanks again,
Ryan</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I also applied to UCI’s Nursing Science major. </p>
<p>I’m going to assume that these prerequisites are included in the spots labeled “General Education.” Of course I may be wrong. </p>
<p>As for the Bio question, passing the AP Bio exam “earns one Biological Sciences course toward Category II of the UCI GE requirement” (see: <a href=“University of California Counselors”>University of California Counselors; ). The bio prerequisites for a Nursing Sci major are 97 (Genetics), 98 (Biochem), M122 (Microbio), M118L (Microbio Lab), E109 (Physiology), E112L (Physiology Lab), and D170 (Anatomy) (see: <a href=“http://www.nursing.uci.edu/programs/bs/change-of-major/#2”>http://www.nursing.uci.edu/programs/bs/change-of-major/#2</a> ). Unfortunately, from what I can find, none of these fall under Category II of the UCI GE requirement (see: <a href=“Redirect Notice”>Redirect Notice; ). </p>
<p>Also, have you received your admission decision yet? I have some friends (different major) who were accepted today, so I’m going to be a bit worried if other nursing science majors have already received their decisions. If I may ask, what were your stats (GPA, SAT/ACT, ECs, etc)? Sorry for all the questions, it’s just that you’re the first nursing science applicant (besides myself) that I’ve run into.</p>
<p>I hope I helped you with your questions at least a little, and I thank you for any answers to my questions! </p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the response. It is nice to meet you, especially since we might be future classmates. My SAT was 2090, and I had a 4.33 UC GPA. I had 100 hours of hospital volunteering and probably another 4-5 other strong ex commitments elsewhere.</p>
<p>Thanks again for responding!
Ryan</p>
<p>About the decision by the way, I was accepted. I got into the honors program though so they came in February. Admissions are rolling through March 31. Most people haven’t received anything yet.</p>
<p>Thank you for answering my questions. Your answers were very helpful!</p>
<p>I’m not expecting to get accepted, unfortunately, due to my low GPA and ECs. My UC GPA was only a 3.5 and as far as ECs go, I only had 20 hours of volunteering at a single organization along with speech/debate competitions (Freshman and Sophomore years) as well as virtual business trade shows and competitions (Jr. and Sr. years). </p>
<p>I’m hoping the other aspects of my application can help make up for the areas in which I’m lacking. I’m taking 3 chemistry classes, 5 units each, at a Cal State University campus. My SAT is an 1840, which is a little low compared to the major’s average, but not bad. I also feel I wrote some fairly impressive essays, especially the essay for my Nursing Supplemental App, which was reviewed by my sister who has been a nurse for quite some time now. I guess I’ll just have to wait to see how the ad com and nurs sci department will decide to interpret the info on my app.</p>
<p>Thank you again for your help, and good luck to you on your future endeavors! </p>