All students are required to complete the following pre-requisite courses before transferring to Loma Linda University School of Nursing. Students can have courses in progress while they are applying, as long as they will be complete before the program begins.
| Pre-requisite | Quarter Units | Semester Units |
|---|---|---|
| College Algebra | 4 | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I with lab | 4 | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with lab | 4 | 3 |
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 4 | 3 |
| Introduction to Biochemistry | 4 | 3 |
| Medical Microbiology | 5 | 4 |
| Public Speaking | 4 | 3 |
| English (full sequence) | 9 | 6 |
| General Psychology | 4 | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | 4 | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 4 | 3 |
| Physical Education | 2 activity courses | 2 activity courses |
| Humanities | 16 | 11 |
| Nutrition | 4 | 3 |
English Composition (full sequence) – This is typically one full year (3 Quarters or 2 Semesters) of composition
Humanities (16 units) – Students must take courses in three different areas. Areas include:
- Foreign Language
- Applied Art or Music
- Introduction or Art or Music
- Literature
- History
- Philosophy
- Logic
- Religion
For information regarding which course to take at your college or university, please refer to our Transfer Patterns.