College of Health Sciences

• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• A minimum quarterly GPA of 2.0 in the quarter immediately preceding the change of major.

• Completion of Chem 1A-B-C  OR Chem H2A-B-C with a “C” grade or better.
• Completion of at least two additional courses in Psychology 7A or Psychology and Social Behavior 9*; Sociology 1*; Public Health 1; Philosophy 4 or 5; Statistics 7 or 8*, with a “C” grade or better.

*See Bill & Sue Gross School of Nursing website for accepted alternatives: http://www.nursing.uci.edu/bs-change-major.asp

• Completion or current enrollment in Bio Sci 97 and Chem 51A.
• A 2.75 average in ALL courses completed that fulfill requirements for the Nursing Science major.
• Courses taken at another institution that fulfill requirements for the Nursing Science major must be completed with a “B” or better.

• UCI change of major students apply to the Nursing Program between November 1 through November 30 for Winter quarter admission. Students are admitted once per year for Winter quarter entry.
• If the eligible pool exceeds the number of students that can be admitted to the major, the following criteria will apply:
  • Cumulative GPA from all universitites attended
  • GPA in Biological Science and Chemistry courses
  • Number of repeated courses
  • Volunteer and work experience (especially in a healthcare environment)
  • Honors/awards/leadership
  • Essay
• Admission is contingent upon passing Bio Sci 97 and Chem 51A with a C or better prior to Winter quarter entry.
• Students who are admitted to the major will receive enrollment priority for required Biological Sciences courses in the subsequent Winter quarter.
• If students have additional questions about the change of major application process, they should contact Nursing Science Student Affairs.

• 2.50 GPA
• Most recent quarterly GPA of 2.50

• 3.00 minimum GPA for all UCI courses that count toward the major.
• 3.00 minimum GPA for all courses transfered from other institutions that count toward the major.

A quarterly GPA of 2.0 in the quarter immediately preceding the change of major.

Completion of the following major requirements with a combined GPA of 2.5 or better: Public Health 1, Public Health 2, and Stats 7/Stats 8.

In addition, students must meet the following requirements:

• 2.50 minimum GPA for all UCI courses students have previously completed that count toward the Public Health Policy degree.
• 3.00 minimum GPA for all courses transferred from other institutions that students have previously completed that count toward the Public Health Policy degree.

A quarterly GPA of 2.0 in the quarter immediately preceding the change of major.

Completion of the following major requirements with a combined GPA of 2.5 or better: Public Health 1, Public Health 2, Chem 1A, Chem 1B, Bio Sci 93 and Bio Sci 94.

In addition, students must meet the following requirements:

• 2.50 minimum GPA for all UCI courses students have previously completed that count toward the Public Health Science degree.
• 3.00 minimum GPA for all courses transferred from other institutions that students have previously completed that count toward the Public Health Science degree.