Courses Available

Mercer’s Pre-ABSN track offers prerequisite courses commonly required for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. Applicants should consult the ABSN program of interest to confirm course transferability prior to application and registration.

BIOL 256 Microbiology for Allied Health (3 hours)
BIOL 256L Microbiology for Allied Health Laboratory (1 hour)
BIOL 245 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hours)
BIOL 245L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1 hour)
BIOL 246 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hours)
BIOL 246L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory (1 hour)
BIOL 325 Pathophysiology (3 hours)
MATH 220 Applied Statistical Methods (3 hours)
NUTR 206 Nutrition (3 hours)
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
PSYC 227 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
PSYC 360 Psychopathology (3 hours)
PHIL 215 Foundations of Ethics (3 hours)
SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

Course Descriptions

Flexible Classes

Mercer’s Pre-ABSN track offers flexibility for busy adults through fully online classes. Students are admitted five times per year in January, March, May, August, and October. There are two eight-week sessions during fall and spring, and one eight-week and one four-week session during summer. View the current class schedule here.

Ready to get started? Learn more about Mercer’s Pre-ABSN track and how to begin the admissions process.