Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at OHSU are governed by the Degree/Certificate Standards policy (02-70-035). Accordingly, students completing a B.S. at OHSU must:
- Complete a minimum of 180 credits, of which:
- a minimum of 45 credits must be earned in residence at OHSU
- a minimum of 45 credits must be General Education credits
- a minimum of 48 credits must be upper-division (300-400 level)
- Have a minimum cumulative OHSU undergraduate GPA of 2.0
- Complete all requirements within 5 years of matriculation at OHSU
Components of the Degree
The B.S. degree consists of three components: major requirements, general education requirements, and electives.
General Education Requirements
General education requirements are intended to provide students with exposure to a wide range of disciplines and areas of knowledge and to ensure they develop a set of general critical competencies. All students earning a B.S. at OHSU complete the same general education requirements. OHSU does not offer general education coursework; courses must be taken at other institutions and transferred to OHSU. Acceptance of transfer credit is governed by the Transfer of Course Credit policy (02-70-005) and the accompanying Undergraduate Transfer Procedure.
Requirements
- Writing (8 credits) - Coursework focused primarily on academic writing skills
- Quantitative Skills (3 credits) - A college-level course in mathematics/statistics (must have a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or higher)
- Science (16 credits) - Coursework in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental studies, geology, nutrition, physical geography, physics, or similar discipline as approved by the OHSU Registrar; at least one course must include a lab
- Social Science (9 credits) - Coursework in anthropology, criminal justice, cultural geography, cultural studies, economics, environmental studies, gender or ethnic studies, gerontology, history, international studies, political science, psychology, social justice, sociology, or similar discipline as approved by the OHSU Registrar
- Humanities (9 credits) - Coursework in art, communications, English, ethics, film/media studies, foreign language/American Sign Language (ASL), linguistics, humanities, journalism, law, literature, music, philosophy, religion, public speaking, theater arts, or similar discipline as approved by the OHSU Registrar
TOTAL: 45 Credits
Students with Previous Degrees
OHSU accepts the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) or an equivalent degree approved by the OHSU Registrar or any baccalaureate degree, excluding workforce-oriented degrees such as the Bachelor of Applied Science, conferred from an appropriately accredited college or university to fulfill all general education requirements. Students holding a baccalaureate degree from a foreign institution must submit documentation from an approved credential evaluation service (see Undergraduate Transfer Procedure) verifying that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree or higher to be considered second baccalaureate degree students.
Major Requirements
The major consists of coursework in a focused field of study. Major requirements are set by the school or program and may include restrictions on the recency of earned credits and minimum grade. The major at OHSU is composed of two types of coursework: core courses and supplementary courses.
Major Core Courses
The major core consists of focused coursework in the major field that is offered through OHSU or through a partner institution of the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE). Major core coursework may not be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Major Supplementary Courses
The major supplementary courses support learning in the major field and are not offered at OHSU. Courses must be taken at other institutions and transferred to OHSU. Acceptance of transfer credit is governed by the Transfer of Course Credit policy (02-70-005) and the accompanying Undergraduate Transfer Procedure. Major Supplementary courses may be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Electives
Electives are courses needed to meet the 180-credit minimum for the degree but not required to meet the general education or major requirements. Any course outside the major core subject area taken at OHSU or accepted in transfer may be used to meet the electives requirement.
Students with Previous Degrees
OHSU accepts the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) or an equivalent degree approved by the OHSU Registrar to fulfill up to 45 credits of electives and any baccalaureate degree, excluding workforce-oriented degrees such as the Bachelor of Applied Science, conferred from an appropriately accredited college or university to fulfill all elective credits.
Class Standing
Undergraduate students are classified according to the number of credits taken at OHSU or accepted in transfer that have been applied to a degree requirement. Credits not applied to the degree do not count toward class standing.
| Class Standing |
Credits applied to the degree |
| Freshman |
Fewer than 45 |
| Sophomore |
45 to 89.75 |
| Junior |
90 to 134.75 |
| Senior |
135 or more |
Bachelor of Science Programs
Nursing, B.S. - 3-Year Program
Nursing, B.S. - Accelerated Baccalaureate Program
Nursing, B.S. - Post-A.A.S. Program
Nursing, B.S. - Pre-A.A.S. to B.S. Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Program
Nursing, B.S. - R.N. to B.S. Program
Radiation Therapy, B.S.
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