Path 01 · UPMC Employees
I’m a UPMC employee.
How your tuition benefit and the Pitt-UPMC grant may apply.
Nursing RN-BSN Online
Our RN-BSN program is completely online to make it convenient for working nurses to earn a bachelor's degree.
Your license got you here. Your BSN takes you further.
Earn your BSN from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford — online and built around your work schedule. Our RN-BSN degree-completion program lets licensed RNs finish a bachelor’s degree in nursing through 100% asynchronous online coursework, with practicum experiences completed in your community.
Not sure whether you meet all the criteria? That’s exactly what our advisors are for — we’ll review your application and transcripts and discuss program options.
See if you qualify
If these describe you, you're in good shape to apply. Not sure about one of them? That's exactly what we're here to help with.
An active, unencumbered RN license
This program builds on the RN license you already hold — it does not grant initial RN licensure.
An associate degree or diploma in nursing
From an approved or accredited nursing program.
Required general-education credits
These are part of the Pitt-Bradford BSN degree requirement. Missing some? You can complete them on your path.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Concerned about your GPA? Options may be available to meet the GPA requirement.
Start here
Which path is right for you?
Pick the description that sounds most like you. We'll take you straight to what matters for your situation — no digging required.
Path 02 · Ready Now
I'm an RN with my prerequisites.
You could finish in as few as two semesters. Check the timeline, coursework, and eligibility.
Path 03 · In Progress
I’m an RN and still need prerequisites.
We will map your path and work with you to complete your degree.
Practicum, locally
Your practicum happens in your community
Online doesn’t mean hands-off. You’ll complete practicum experiences—practicum hours in healthcare settings—and you do not need to come to campus for them.
Placements happen near you—in hospitals, physician offices, and community and public health settings in your area. We help coordinate them with you.
Time & coursework
What you’ll do—and how long it takes
A University of Pittsburgh bachelor’s degree requires a minimum of 120 credits.
As few as two semesters
You can finish the nursing coursework once your prerequisites are complete and you attend full-time.
The RN-BSN curriculum includes 26 credits of upper-level nursing coursework. You can complete full-time study in as few as two 15-week semesters after completing all prerequisite general education courses. Both part-time and full-time options are available.
What you will study
- Leadership and professional practice
- Evidence-based care
- Nursing research
- Health informatics
- Quality improvement
- Community and public health nursing
Why Pitt-Bradford
A BSN with a track record behind it
ACEN-accredited
Link to accreditation page. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
30+ years
More than three decades preparing registered nurses to earn their BSN.
Proven outcomes
On-campus graduates achieve near-perfect completion and 100% employment rates.
Advising from day one
Personalized advising and faculty who are practicing registered nurses.
Cost & Funding
Plan for cost with confidence
Tuition is charged per credit, and you have real options to help you pay.
Tuition & fees
See current per-credit tuition and estimated costs for online undergraduate study.
Financial aid & payment plans
Federal aid, scholarships, and payment plans can reduce what you pay out of pocket while you finish.
Work at UPMC?
You may have a tuition benefit for this program
UPMC employees may be eligible for tuition assistance that helps cover the BSN. Check exact coverage, eligibility, and how pre-BSN status affects benefit use.
Employees can verify tuition-assistance eligibility through UPMC’s HR Direct.
Frequently asked questions
Take the next step
Ready for what matters.
How and when to apply
Please fill out our request information form to speak with an admissions representative about our Spring 2027 term start RN-BSN online program,
The application deadline is November 15, 2026. Include a Request Information button.
Tell us a little about yourself, and we'll send you everything you need — timeline, tuition, sample coursework, and a real person to talk to.
Prefer to talk now?
Call 814-362-7640
or email lbd4@pitt.edu