Pre-nursing pathway

College of Health

Start your path to nursing school at Oregon State

Oregon State University doesn't offer a specific nursing degree, but it's a strong place to start your path to nursing school.

Several College of Health majors incorporate the prerequisite courses you need to apply to nursing programs in Oregon and beyond, so you can pursue a meaningful undergraduate degree while you prepare to become a nurse.

Learn more about nursing and how to plan your path from the College of Health to nursing school.

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Is nursing right for me?

Learn about what nurses do, salary and job outlook, degree types and how competitive nursing school admissions are.

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Preparing for nursing school while at OSU

Find out which College of Health majors align with nursing prerequisites, how bacc core or Core Ed requirements fit in, and where to apply in Oregon and beyond.

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