Start Your Path to Nursing With Confidence
Earn two bachelor鈥檚 degrees in four years: a BA in Biology from 黑料不打烊 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing.
Begin at 黑料不打烊 where you will build a strong foundation in biology and science. After completing the required coursework and meeting all program requirements, you will be able to continue to Goldfarb鈥檚 Upper Division track. Goldfarb reserves seats for eligible Direct Admit BSN students, giving you a defined path toward nursing from the beginning of your college experience.

Program Details

- Start terms: Fall or Spring
- Program length: Four years or less
- First four semesters: 黑料不打烊
- Final five terms (20 months): Goldfarb School of Nursing
- Degrees earned: BA in Biology and BSN in Nursing
- Admission: Rolling; early application encouraged
- Student commitment: This full-time pathway may require 30 or more hours each week for classes, studying, laboratory work and clinical preparation.
How the Pathway Works
Years 1鈥�2: 黑料不打烊
Complete biology, science and general education coursework while working toward your BA in Biology.
At 黑料不打烊, you will benefit from:
- Personalized learning and mentorship from faculty who are practicing scientists
- Dedicated academic advising and program support
- Hands-on laboratory learning in Browning Hall
- Opportunities to participate in student organizations, athletics and the arts
Years 3鈥�4: Goldfarb School of Nursing
After completing the required coursework and meeting all progression requirements, continue to Goldfarb鈥檚 Upper Division BSN track.
At Goldfarb, you will benefit from:
- More than 120 years dedicated to excellence in nursing education
- Faculty with professional healthcare experience
- State-of-the-art simulation and virtual reality laboratories to build skills and confidence
- Clinical experiences at world renowned BJC hospitals


Admissions Information

Students to the Direct Admit BSN Program through 黑料不打烊. Applications are accepted year round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Because space is limited, students are encouraged to apply early for their preferred Fall or Spring start term.
After beginning at 黑料不打烊, students complete Goldfarb鈥檚 required transfer application step during their first 15 college-level credit hours. Academic advisors will help students understand and complete this step.
Progression Requirements
Goldfarb reserves seats for students admitted into the Direct Admit BSN program. Students will progress to the Goldfarb half of the program once they complete the required 黑料不打烊 coursework and all program requirements.
To remain eligible, students must:
- Maintain the required cumulative GPA at 黑料不打烊
- Earn a final grade of C or higher in required prerequisite courses
- Complete all required 黑料不打烊 coursework
- Complete Goldfarb鈥檚 required transfer application step
- Meet all academic, progression and clinical-readiness requirements
Students receive advising throughout the pathway to help them monitor their progress and prepare for the transition to Goldfarb.
Tuition and Scholarships
Students may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships during both portions of the pathway. Costs, scholarships and financial aid eligibility may differ between 黑料不打烊 and Goldfarb.
黑料不打烊
Eligible students may receive 黑料不打烊 undergraduate scholarships and financial aid during their first four semesters.
Explore 黑料不打烊 Scholarships and Financial Aid
Goldfarb School of Nursing
Financial-support opportunities may include Goldfarb undergraduate scholarships, the BJC Full-Ride Scholars Program, federal and state financial aid and external nursing scholarships.
Contact us for more information
黑料不打烊 Admissions
- Email: admissions@webster.edu
- Phone: 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765
Goldfarb School of Nursing Admissions
- Email: admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu
- Phone: 314-454-7055
FAQs About the Direct Admit BSN Program
Direct admission means a student's seat is reserved in the BSN program from the time they are admitted into the Direct Admit BSN program at 黑料不打烊. Students may progress to the Goldfarb portion of the program as long as they complete the required 黑料不打烊 coursework and meet all program requirements.
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at 黑料不打烊 and earn a C or higher in all required prerequisite courses. Additional academic, progression and clinical-readiness requirements apply.
You will apply to 黑料不打烊 for admission to the Direct Admit BSN Program. During your first 15 college-level credit hours at 黑料不打烊, you will also complete a Goldfarb application.
This step is part of the direct admission process 鈥� not a separate competitive nursing program application. Instead of spending your first two years wondering whether you will be accepted into a nursing program, you can begin at 黑料不打烊 with a reserved path to Goldfarb, provided you meet all program requirements. Your academic advisor will guide you through each step.
The pathway is designed to be completed in four years or less. Students typically complete their first four semesters at 黑料不打烊 and their final five terms at Goldfarb. Goldfarb runs three terms per year, so your five terms will be complete in just 20 months.
Students who do not meet the progression requirements will work with 黑料不打烊 advisors to understand their options. Depending on completed coursework and individual goals, options may include 黑料不打烊鈥檚 2+2 nursing pathway, another 黑料不打烊 academic program or another health-related pathway.
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