Program Overview
Purdue's Bachelor of Science in Nursing: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing ethics and specialized care, with laboratory practice, simulation and clinical placements, leading to the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. How competitive: for fall 2025, Purdue admitted 22% of its 16,327 international first-year applicants (43% of all 87,220). It has no overall IB minimum, gives HL no preference over SL and considers IB students with or without the full Diploma; it expects SAT, ACT or CLT scores. You apply to a specific major.
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Academic Requirements
Checked for 2026 entry — confirm on the university's site
Total IB Points
No IB minimum · holistic admission
Biology
SL • Required: 1
Chemistry
SL • Required: 1