IUPUC Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Division of Health Sciences
Division of Health Sciences Mission
The mission of IUPUC Division of Health Sciences is to positively influence the health of rural Indiana by educating all students to become learned health professionals who advance the science of healthcare in rural communities and evidence-based practice through translational research and outreach.
With a committment to the core values of collaboration, integrity, quality, and respect, the IUPUC Division of Health Sciences impacts rural healthcare through leadership, service, and scholarship activities, while maximizing the health and quality of life for the people of rural South-Central Indiana.
Accreditation
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Indiana State Board of Nursing; BSN program
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare, IUPUC Simulation Center
Contact Information
IUPUC Division of Health Sciences
4601 Central Avenue, CC 157
Columbus, IN 47203
812-348-7250
RN to BSN Degree Completion Track
This online only option is offered on IU campuses for registered nurses (RN) holding an associate's degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Registered nurses seeking admission to the program must apply to the campus Office of Admissions and may apply to the program anytime throughout the academic year. Students who have previously attended an IU campus or who are graduates of the associate program at IU should contact the DHS academic counselor. Students who have attended another college or university must forward an official transcript to the campus Office of Admissions.
Second Degree Accelerated BSN Track
This prelicensure option is offered for students who have obtained a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and who want to become a registered nurse. Students complete coursework emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance. The curriculum reflects the current trends in health care, focusing on wellness/illness concepts and the delivery of care in both hospital and community-based settings.
Application due dates for Division of Health Sciences at IUPUC may be found at www.iupuc.edu/health-sciences. The admission process is competitive, and acceptance depends on the number of applicants and the applicant's ability to compete academically in the pool of applicants.
Traditional BSN Track
This prelicensure option is for beginning undergraduate students who would like to pursue a career in nursing. Traditional BSN program students complete coursework emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance. The curriculum reflects the current trends in health care, focusing on wellness/illness concepts and the delivery of care in both hospital and community-based settings.
