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Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)

At Bellarmine, you’ll learn from the best nursing instructors in the region, who will put you on the path toward a rewarding career in nursing. You’ll also benefit from the renowned Bellarmine undergraduate program, which teaches critical-thinking and leadership skills. Our small class sizes ensure your professors will be there to support you, and you’ll learn the highest standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. And you’ll benefit from our location in Louisville, Kentucky, which has some of the best clinical settings and major healthcare employers in the nation.

Our BSN program prepares you to function independently or in collaboration with other health care providers to serve individuals and families in hospitals and community settings. We’ve designed our program to encourage your active participation in achieving program outcomes. Upon completion of the program, you will have a recognition of and desire for continuing professional development and a sound foundation for pursuing graduate education in nursing.

Graduates of the BSN program will be able to:

Synthesize knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences, and the discipline of nursing, in the provision of professional nursing care.
Demonstrate leadership skills to ensure patient safety and enhance quality of care, within the context of the interprofessional team.
Integrate evidence-based practice in the planning of care for individuals, families, groups, and populations.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments in healthcare delivery and practice.
Implement population-focused nursing interventions across the lifespan.
Function as a professional nurse in accordance with standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
Incorporate information systems and patient-care technologies in the delivery of quality nursing care.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Bellarmine University offers robust job opportunity potential across multiple fronts: work-study and on-campus roles for students (including international), curriculum-aligned internships with CPT support, and strong career prep via platforms like Handshake and the IMPACT Network. Outcomes are exceptional, with nearly all graduates progressing to employment or graduate study quickly. Faculty and professional roles—including positions in recruitment, student care, ministry, and academics—are periodically available. HR provides structured support for hiring and employment.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Typically, admitted applicants will have at least a 2.5 High School GPA. The median GPA of admitted students is a 3.7, with 50% of our admitted students falling between a 3.38 and 3.9 cumulative GPA.

For those who choose to submit test scores, the 50th percentile ACT range is 22-27 and SAT range is 1060-1260. We also accept Superscores.

Language Proficiency:

TOEFL: The minimum scores are: Paper-based test 550, Internet based test 79 or 80, or Computer based test 213, MELAB: Obtain a score of 78 or higher, IELTS: Obtain a score of 6.5 or higher. Duolingo English Test: Obtain a score of 105 or higher (The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with Bellarmine University when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session).
Language training at an approved center.
Prior educational experiences in TOEFL Exempt Countries. Students who have a secondary or high school diploma earned in TOEFL exempt countries have met the requirement. Additionally, international students who have completed at-least one year of full time university study or its equivalent (i.e., a minimum of 24 earned credit hours or its equivalent and earned a 2.0 GPA) in an exempt country have met the requirement.
ACT or SAT. Students for whom English is a second language and have outstanding language skills may submit either ACT (21 composite or higher) or SAT (1060 or higher) scores in lieu of other evidence.
Proof of Funding: A bank statement or letter of commitment demonstrating ability to fund the cost of attending Bellarmine University for one academic year.

For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States