Pre-Health Sciences
High School Diploma in Pre-Nursing & Medical Prep
A four-year, 28-credit pathway that combines rigorous high school academics, dual-enrollment science, CNA preparation, and a 100-hour clinical practicum.
100
Clinical practicum hours
Program overview
Build a strong nursing foundation
Students complete English, advanced mathematics, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology math, and healthcare communication while preparing for collegiate nursing admissions.
28 Carnegie units
Dual-enrollment science
CNA theory and lab
TEAS preparation
Four-year curriculum
A progressive clinical pathway
Grade 9 Foundations
Biology, health mathematics, medical terminology, Medical Spanish, wellness, and an introduction to nursing professions.
Grade 10 Body Systems
Human Anatomy & Physiology I, pathophysiology, healthcare legislation, Medical Spanish II, and health informatics.
Grade 11 Clinical Prep
Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology II, nursing dosage calculations, CNA theory and lab, and TEAS preparation.
Grade 12 Practicum
Microbiology, pharmacology, psychology, a 100-hour CNA clinical practicum, and a BSN transition seminar.
Learning outcomes
Build health science knowledge, patient-care skills, dosage-calculation accuracy, ethical judgment, and nursing admission readiness.
Admissions requirements
Complete 8th grade with a 2.5 GPA or entrance-exam score, recommendations, essay, health clearance, and family commitment agreement.
Tuition and aid
Plan your investment
Estimated direct institutional costs are $5,550 per academic year, including annual academy tuition, dual-enrollment credit fees, nursing simulation and science lab fees, and technology access.
Estimated indirect four-year expenses are $1,240–$1,380 for textbooks, uniforms, exams, background checks, and health screening. The estimated four-year program investment is $23,440–$23,580.
Financial support options include merit and need-based scholarships, state dual-enrollment grants for eligible students, interest-free payment plans, and healthcare workforce development grants.
Graduate ready for nursing
Earn a high school diploma while building toward CNA certification, AHA BLS/CPR certification, 16–20 transferable college credits, and preferred pathways to BSN and ADN study.
Start your pre-nursing journey with USJ.