- A cumulative GPA of 3.00 on the 10 prerequisite courses listed in the table below
- The HESI A2 assessment is required. Minimum scores for consideration are:
- 80% or Higher on Math Score
- 80% or Higher on English Language Composite Score
- Must include Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary & Knowledge
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You can take the HESI A2 either remotely or schedule it to be taken at a Prometric testing center. MSU no longer has a testing center or a Prometric center., but there is a new Prometric Testing Center in Wichita Falls at 2301 Midwestern Parkway Suite 107. To register, you can use one of the links below. The Nursing Department ID 199381. You need an 80 or above in both Math and English (composite score) to be eligible. This is the link to a study guide available in the MSU library or on Amazon.com https://msutexas.on.worldcat.org/search/detail/1370327903?queryString=hesi%20a2&clusterResults=false&groupVariantRecords=false&stickyFacetsChecked=true&baseScope=wz%3A2046&scope=wz%3A2046&idDetect=true&bookReviews=off
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Regardless of where you take it, you will need to upload a copy of the results with your BSN application or email the results to cathy.healey@msutexas.edu if you take it after you apply. Here is a link to the guide to register for the HESI https://elsevierresources.com/nhe-student-training/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/2026/03/HESI-NG-A2-Distance-Testing-Student-Guide.pdf
- Here is a HESI Registration Link for Version 1 Remote Exam https://evolve.elsevier.com/tsp/alc/exam-group/student-registration?courseId=159640_mstateuniversity1_3003&examGroupId=373428
- Here is a HESI Registration Link for Version 2 Remote Exam https://evolve.elsevier.com/tsp/alc/exam-group/student-registration?courseId=159640_mstateuniversity1_3003&examGroupId=373436
- Here is a HESI Registration Link for Version 1 In Person Exam https://evolve.elsevier.com/tsp/alc/exam-group/student-registration?courseId=159640_mstateuniversity1_3003&examGroupId=373426
- Here is a HESI Registration Link for Version 2 In Person https://evolve.elsevier.com/tsp/alc/exam-group/student-registration?courseId=159640_mstateuniversity1_3003&examGroupId=37342
- You must have, or be qualified for, full admission to Midwestern State University. Complete information regarding University application deadlines and requirements can be found on the MSU Admissions webpage. This does not guarantee admission to the BSN program.
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II must be completed within the last five years.
- Applicants who have enrolled more than twice in any one science course are not eligible for admission into the program (including D's, F's and W's).
- The four (4) science prerequisite courses may not be repeated if the grade earned was a C or higher.
- *If a grade of D or F is made on the first attempt and the second attempt results in a C or higher, the two grades will be averaged for GPA.
- The six (6) non-science prerequisite courses must have a grade of C or higher and may be repeated only once.
- MSU students who are progressing satisfactorily will be given priority for all classes. Transfer students will be considered on an "as available" basis.
- Applications for Fall admission are accepted November 1 - March 1
- Applications for Spring admission are accepted April 1 – October 1
- Students must complete the following courses prior to beginning the nursing program. Students may apply to the program while enrolled in prerequisite courses. If one or more prerequisite courses are in progress during the application process or will be completed prior to the start of the program, the student may be offered conditional admission. Admission is contingent on satisfactorily completing the 10 prerequisite courses and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the 10 prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.
| Course Name | Texas Common Course Number | Hours |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | BIOL 2401 | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab) | BIOL 2402 | 4 |
| Chemistry (no lab required) | CHEM 1305, 1306, 1307, 1311, 1312, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1411, or 1412 | 3 |
| Microbiology (with lab) | BIOL 2420 or 2421 | 4 |
| College Level Math | MATH 1314, 1332, 1325, 1342 or 1442 | 3 |
| English I* | ENGL 1301 or 2311 | 3 |
| Communications* | ENGL 1302, SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1318 | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 2301 | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOCI 1301 | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | PSYC 2314 | 3 |