If you are researching Emory MN prerequisites, you are looking at the Master of Nursing (MN) at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta. Many people search for it as an “Emory ABSN,” but it is not a bachelor’s program. It is a master’s entry, pre-licensure program for people who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, and it prepares you to sit for the NCLEX to become a registered nurse in 15 months.
This guide covers the Emory Master of Nursing prerequisites course by course, the grade and seven-year rules, what Emory does not publish about online labs, and the Dec. 1, 2026 deadline. Where self-paced coursework can fill a gap, PrereqCourses offers self-paced courses through Upper Iowa University (UIU), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Credit appears on a UIU transcript. PrereqCourses does not guarantee that Emory will accept any course, and admission decisions rest entirely with Emory.
Emory’s Master of Nursing program page states that “the MN program prerequisites include seven courses,” and the same list applies to Spring and Fall start applicants.
| Requirement (Emory wording) | Credits | Lab | Seven-year limit | Gap-fill candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry I with lab | 4 | Yes | No | CHEM 151 General Chemistry I w/ Lab |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab | 4 | Yes | Yes | BIO 270 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab | 4 | Yes | Yes | BIO 275 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab |
| Microbiology with lab | 4 | Yes | Yes | BIO 210 Microbiology w/ Lab |
| Nutrition | 3 | No | No | BIO 165 Human Biology and Nutrition |
| Introductory Statistics | 3 | No | No | MATH 220 Elementary Statistics |
| Human Growth and Development or Life Span Development | 3 | No | No | EDU 142 Human Growth, Development and Guidance |
Key rules:
On PrereqCourses, the four lab sciences (CHEM 151, BIO 270, BIO 275, BIO 210) are about $695 each, and BIO 165, MATH 220, and EDU 142 are about $675 each, as of Oct. 13, 2026. Course materials are separate, and courses start on the 1st of each month.
Emory says the MN lets students “earn a master in nursing degree in 15 months.” Key facts:
It competes with accelerated nursing programs that award a BSN, but you finish with a master’s degree. If you are weighing physician assistant school at the same university instead, our Emory PA prerequisites guide covers that separate program.
Emory asks for one semester of general chemistry with a lab. It is not one of the starred courses, so the seven-year limit is not listed for chemistry. CHEM 151 General Chemistry I w/ Lab is a strong content and credit match, but confirm online lab acceptance with Emory first.
Both semesters require a lab, and both fall under the seven-year rule. Emory also allows a separate sequence: Human Anatomy with lab plus Human Physiology with lab can replace A&P I and II. If your A&P is too old, BIO 270 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab and BIO 275 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab are designed to be taken as a pair, in order. A retake starts a fresh seven-year clock.
Microbiology needs a lab and is also covered by the seven-year limit. BIO 210 Microbiology w/ Lab matches the credit and lab requirement on paper, subject to the same online lab confirmation.
Emory lists nutrition at three credits with no lab. BIO 165 Human Biology and Nutrition covers the human body plus nutritional and dietary needs. Send the syllabus to admissions to confirm fit.
MATH 220 Elementary Statistics covers descriptive statistics, inference, and regression, with no lab question.
Emory says it “must cover human development from conception through death.” A child or adolescent development course will not meet that standard. EDU 142 Human Growth, Development and Guidance covers development from conception through late adulthood, with an emphasis on birth to adolescence, so it is a likely fit rather than a certain one. Share the syllabus with Emory and ask whether it satisfies the conception through death requirement before you enroll.
Grades. Every prerequisite needs a C or higher. Emory’s program page says courses must be complete with that grade by program orientation, and its admissions section says by the start date of the program. A C is the floor, not the goal: admission is competitive, and applicants may be waitlisted.
GPA. A minimum GPA is not listed on Emory’s MN pages. Do not assume a number; ask nursingquestions@emory.edu or call 404.727.7980 if you want a target.
AP and CLEP. Whether AP or CLEP credit can satisfy a prerequisite is not listed. Confirm with nursingquestions@emory.edu before relying on exam credit.
The seven-year rule. Emory stars three courses: A&P I, A&P II, and microbiology. Those “must have been taken no more than seven years prior to the beginning of the MN program.” The clock runs to the program start. No time limit is listed for the other four courses.
Four of the seven prerequisites require a lab. Emory’s MN pages say “with lab” and require regionally accredited coursework, but they do not say whether online, virtual, or at-home kit labs qualify. That policy is not published, so it is neither confirmed nor ruled out.
The safe sequence:
If Emory says online labs do not count, UIU’s online lab courses (CHEM 151, BIO 270, BIO 275, and BIO 210) will not satisfy those lab-required prerequisites, and you would need an in-person lab at a local regionally accredited college. The non-lab courses are not affected by this question. For the bigger picture, read do nursing programs accept online labs and our guide to ABSN prerequisites online.
Emory admits in rounds. As of Oct. 13, 2026, these are the published dates on Emory’s official apply now page:
| Start term | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Status on Oct. 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 MN | June 1, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026 | All rounds closed |
| Summer 2027 MN Pathway | Aug. 1, 2026 | Oct. 1, 2026 | Dec. 1, 2026 (decision Jan. 25, 2027) | Round 3 open |
| Fall 2027 MN | Aug. 1, 2026 | Oct. 1, 2026 | Dec. 1, 2026 (decision Jan. 25, 2027) | Round 3 open |
That makes Dec. 1, 2026 the Emory MN application deadline that still matters for a 2027 start. Exact orientation and first class dates are not listed on these pages, and Spring 2028 deadlines are not posted yet. Your real finish line for prerequisites is orientation, but listing courses already underway on a Dec. 1 application shows a clear plan.
PrereqCourses courses start on the 1st of each month. Registration closes about seven business days before a start date, so for a Nov. 1, 2026 start, register by about Oct. 22. You get up to six months per course; many students finish in three to five weeks.
| UIU start | Target | Realistic load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2026 | Apply by Dec. 1 with courses in progress | 1 to 2 courses | Best start; shows progress on the application |
| Dec. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 | Finish before a Summer 2027 Pathway start (exact date not listed) | 1 to 3 courses in sequence | Workable if listed as planned or in progress; confirm with admissions |
| Feb. 1 to Apr. 1, 2027 | Finish before a Fall 2027 start (exact date not listed) | Remaining courses | Workable for Fall 2027 if you applied by Dec. 1 and admissions confirms |
| Missing 5 or more, or A&P and micro older than seven years | Plan the next cycle | Spread across 2027 | Next-cycle dates are not published yet |
Scenario A: missing only statistics or development. Start MATH 220 or EDU 142 on Nov. 1 after confirming fit, and list it as in progress on your Dec. 1 application.
Scenario B: A&P is older than seven years. Retake BIO 270 and then BIO 275, but only after Emory confirms in writing that online labs are acceptable.
Scenario C: missing chemistry or microbiology. CHEM 151 or BIO 210 can work once the lab question is answered. If Emory says no, take an in-person lab locally.
Scenario D: missing most of the seven. That is a heavy load for 2027, so consider the next cycle. If Emory’s 2027 timeline is too tight, you can compare other nursing programs for career changers on My Nursing Schools while you finish your courses. For in-state options, our Georgia nursing prerequisites guide covers programs across the state.
| Emory MN | Duke MN | Vanderbilt MN | Johns Hopkins MSN Entry | Ohio State ABSN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credential | Master of Nursing | Master of Nursing | Master of Nursing | MSN | BSN |
| Grade floor | C in all seven | B- in A&P and micro; C in others | Not published | B- in all prerequisites | B- in all six |
| Science recency | A&P and micro within 7 years of program start | Retake after 5 years recommended | Anatomy, physiology, and micro within 5 years of application | Within 5 years recommended | None published |
| GPA | Not listed | 3.0 minimum | 3.0 recommended | 3.0 | 3.0 minimum |
| Application | Emory portal, $50 | DUSON portal, $50 | VUSN portal, $75 | NursingCAS | OSU graduate admissions, $60 |
Emory’s C floor is the most forgiving in this group, and its seven-year science window is longer than the five-year rule or guidance at Duke, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins. For details, see our Duke ABSN prerequisites, Vanderbilt ABSN prerequisites, Johns Hopkins ABSN prerequisites, and Ohio State ABSN prerequisites guides.
Emory uses its own School of Nursing application portal (apply.nursing.emory.edu), not NursingCAS. The MN page lists:
Personal statements, letters of recommendation, an interview, and entrance tests are not listed for the MN. Confirm with nursingquestions@emory.edu or 404.727.7980 before you submit. Emory says verification takes two to four weeks after all transcripts arrive.
Cost. For 2026 to 2027, Emory’s tuition and funding page lists Master of Nursing tuition at $57,606 per year ($28,803 per semester), plus $2,552 in fees and $5,588 in required health insurance, for an estimated total cost of attendance of $102,500. Emory presents these as approximate figures.
No. It is a master’s entry, pre-licensure program. It takes 15 months, awards a Master of Nursing, and makes you eligible to sit for the NCLEX.
Yes. Emory says you may apply with courses in progress, but all seven must be complete with a C or higher by program orientation.
A&P I, A&P II, and microbiology must have been taken no more than seven years before the MN program begins. No time limit is listed for chemistry, nutrition, statistics, or development.
A minimum GPA is not listed on Emory’s MN pages. Ask nursingquestions@emory.edu for guidance.
Emory has not published a policy either way, so do not assume online labs are accepted or rejected. Confirm with nursingquestions@emory.edu using your syllabus, and do not enroll until you have that answer in writing.
Yes. Emory allows Human Anatomy with lab plus Human Physiology with lab in place of A&P I and II with lab.
Admission and acceptance of any course are always up to Emory, so confirm first and plan your Emory MN prerequisites with care.
