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Online Nursing Prerequisite Courses

Complete prerequisite courses for your second degree nursing or other health care degree online in 4 to 12 weeks.

RN student practicing a pediatric check-up with faculty member.

Online Prerequisite Courses are taught by faculty at the University of Rochester School of Nursing — a nationally-ranked nursing school. Work at your own pace and complete the course online in 4 to 12 weeks.

Summer 2024 Session

May 20 - Aug. 9

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Fall 2024 Session

Aug. 26 - Dec. 9

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Spring 2025 Session

Jan. 21 - May 2

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Online Prerequisite Courses

We offer online prerequisite courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Human Growth & Development, and Statistics

These online courses are some of the most common prerequisites for nursing and other health care degree programs, and satisfy requirements for students applying to the University of Rochester's Accelerated Nursing Programs.

Online Prerequisites

Learn more about course format and length, how to submit work, and how to receive grades.

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Available Courses

See course availability and listings, including course descriptions, syllabi, and required materials.

Course Descriptions

Fees & Registration

Learn more about tuition and fees, as well as course registration, start dates, and completion deadlines.

Fees & Registration

Why University of Rochester?

Self-paced, 100% online courses: Start when you want, even after the semester begins, and work through the material at your own pace. Course materials are engaging and fit a variety of learning styles.

Satisfy all college-level coursework for admission to your second degree nursing or other health care degree program. We offer timely submission of grades to meet your needs.

Successfully prepare for your degree program: Each course features a healthy balance of independence and support. If you need help, your professor is there. If you're comfortable working faster, do it.

Quotation Mark

I liked the layout of the material and the way it was organized. I especially liked how I could complete the assignments at my own pace. I am so happy I decided to enroll!

Gail Ryan

Student, Microbiology & Application to Health

Quotation Mark

I liked the layout of the material and the way it was organized. I especially liked how I could complete the assignments at my own pace. I am so happy I decided to enroll!

Gail Ryan

Student, Microbiology & Application to Health

Connect With Us

Questions about Center for Lifelong Learning courses or programs? Contact us.

EMAIL SONCLL@urmc.rochester.edu
PHONE (585) 275-0446
FAX (585) 273-1270

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