Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree

The Leighton School of Nursing offers multiple tracks to earn a BSN:

Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Upon admission to Marian University, you can declare nursing as your major.
You will complete required prerequisite courses and apply to the three year clinical nursing program during your first year.
Once admitted to our six-semester clinical rotation, you will have a variety of high-impact, hands-on nursing experiences.
In addition, our general education curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts, which will teach you to be a great communicator, collaborator, and critical thinker—all skills needed for success in today's healthcare environment.
Our close proximity to downtown Indianapolis gives you access to top-notch hospital and healthcare facilities.
Upon completion of our BSN program, you will be well-prepared to work in any nursing setting.

Apply online for admission to Marian University at marian.edu/apply.
For automatic acceptance as a pre-nursing student:
- First-Time Freshmen: You must have the appropriate high school GPA and test scores
- Transfer Students: You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher with no attempts at any equivalent prerequisite science courses.