Traditional Nursing Degree (2-Year Option)
- Open to: Students with or without a bachelor's
- Avg. time to complete: 2 years
(after 2 years of prerequisite classes at a community college or university)
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Undergraduate nursing programs
At the University of Colorado Anschutz, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for all students looking to enter the healthcare field. We offer multiple pathways to earn your nursing degree, including accelerated nursing programs for students with a prior bachelor’s degree and traditional BSN options for first-time bachelor’s students. You can choose the format that fits your academic background and career goals.
Take the first step on your journey to a meaningful career in nursing — with a program where 96% of first-time NCLEX test takers pass on their first try.*
Which nursing degree path is right for me?
Discover the best path for you to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. We offer five routes to the same nursing degree, each tailored for different students and how you completed your prerequisites. Answer a few quick questions, and we'll help you find your fit.
Explore our BS in Nursing pathways
Explore our five pathways to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Each path is designed for learners with different educational backgrounds. Select a BS in Nursing degree path below to learn more.
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Accelerated Nursing Degree (1-Year Option)
- Open to: Students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree who are ready to go to school full-time
- Avg. time to complete: 1 year
Integrated Nursing Path
- Open to: Students at the Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, and Red Rocks Community College of Arvada
- Avg. time to complete: 4 years
(2 years of prerequisite classes at one of the community colleges listed above + 2 years at CU Anschutz Nursing)
CU Denver/CU Anschutz Nursing Bridge Path
- Open to: Students at CU Denver
- Avg. time to complete: 5 years
(3 years of prerequisite classes at CU Denver + 2 years at CU Anschutz Nursing)
CU Fort Lewis College/CU Anschutz Nursing Path
- Open to: Fort Lewis College students and recent alumni
- Avg. time to complete: 4 years
(4 years at Fort Lewis College)