Anatomy and Physiology I
Self-paced online Anatomy and Physiology I course (Biology 211). NCCRS recommends 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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Which Oregon nursing programmes take online A&P labs? How to ask before you enrol
By the team. Checked 15 Nov 2026.
The short answer
No Oregon programme page we checked says it takes online A&P labs from alternative providers. OHSU asks for A&P with lab from an accredited college and PCC lists its own lab-based A&P series. Before you buy an online A&P lab, email the programme, name the exact course, and ask for a written yes or no.
What OHSU and PCC actually say about A&P
OHSU's 3-year BS asks for 12 quarter or 8 semester credits of anatomy and physiology with lab, covering all body systems, taken within seven years of the start date. It says prerequisites can come from any accredited college or university. Its page does not address online labs.
PCC's nursing prerequisites list BI 231Z, 232Z and 233Z, Anatomy and Physiology I to III, at 4 credits each, under a 7-year expiry. Its page does not address online labs or alternative credit either. Silence is not a yes, which is why the written question matters.
The email to send
Keep it short and specific. Admissions staff answer faster when the question has one clear yes or no.
- Name the programme, campus and start term you are applying for.
- Name the course: Anatomy and Physiology I with an online lab, NCCRS-recommended, 3 lecture credits plus 2 lab credits.
- Say how the credit would reach them: via a college transcript.
- Ask: will this meet the A&P with lab prerequisite? Is an online lab acceptable?
- Ask whether the full series must come from one school.
Why the full series matters
OHSU says the A&P sequence must cover all body systems and be taken in its entirety. Mixing one course from one place and the next from another can leave a gap. If you plan to use an online A&P I, ask whether an online A&P II is also reviewed, or whether you would need to finish the series at a college.
PCC's sequence has three quarter courses, while many online and semester-based courses come in two. Ask how the programme maps two semester courses onto its three-quarter series.
Reading the answer
Answers usually fall into three groups. Plan your next step from the one you get.
| Answer | What to do |
|---|---|
| Yes, in writing | Keep the email, take the course, send it via a college transcript |
| Yes for lecture, no for lab | Take the lab at a community college; ask if the online lecture still counts |
| No online labs or alternative credit | Take A&P at an accredited college; use online courses for non-science requirements |
What UPI Study offers for A&P
UPI Study offers Anatomy and Physiology I and II, each with a separate online lab, with NCCRS recommendations of 3 credits for each lecture and 2 credits for each lab. They are included in PRO at $99 a month. We do not offer Microbiology with lab, Nutrition or Lifespan Development, which Oregon programmes also list.
If your programme says no to online labs, the lecture courses may still help you prepare, and the general education courses may still fit an RN to BS later. Ask before you pay.
What to ask in writing
Before you enrol
Email your nursing programme's admissions office and ask, in writing, whether it will review an ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended course, and an online lab, for the exact prerequisite before you enrol.
UPI Study is not a college and is not accredited. ACE and NCCRS review our courses and recommend credit; a college decides whether to give that credit and records it on its own transcript.
ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities.
Questions people ask
Does OHSU take online A&P labs?
OHSU's prerequisite page does not address online labs. It asks for A&P with lab from an accredited college, covering all body systems, within seven years. Email OHSU admissions with the exact course and ask for a written answer before you enrol.
Is two semesters of A&P enough for a three-quarter series?
OHSU asks for 12 quarter or 8 semester credits, so two 4-credit semester courses can match. OHSU suggests confirming by email. PCC's own series is three quarter courses, so ask how it maps semester courses.
Can I take A&P lecture online and the lab in person?
Some programmes allow it and some want lecture and lab together from one school. Ask your programme in writing which it requires, and whether it reviews an ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended lecture course.
Courses that fit
ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended courses, studied online at your own pace.
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Self-paced online Anatomy and Physiology I Lab course (Biology 211L). NCCRS recommends 2 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab
Self-paced online Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab course (Biology 212L). NCCRS recommends 2 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
See the course →Start when you have it in writing
Ask your programme in writing first, then take only the courses it said it will review.
Sources
- OHSU School of Nursing: 3-year B.S. in Nursing classes and requirements (official)28 quarter / 19 semester prerequisite credits: A&P with lab 12 qtr, Microbiology with lab 4, Nutrition 3, lifespan development 3, writing 6; sciences within 7 years; C- or better; 3.0 GPA; any accredited college. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Portland Community College: Nursing prerequisites (official)45 prerequisite credits incl. A&P I-III, Microbiology, Nutrition, Human Development, WR 121Z/122Z; 30 by end of fall term; 7-year limit (2020 for the 2027 application); C or higher; 3.0 GPA. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.