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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How to get an unlisted online course approved by a nursing school
By the team. Checked 15 Nov 2026.
The short answer
Nursing school course approval for an unlisted online course starts with one request: send the admissions office the course description, the full syllabus with lab details, and how the course will appear on a college transcript, and ask in writing whether it meets the named prerequisite. UT Austin's Alternate Entry sheet invites exactly this. Wait for a written answer before you enrol.
Why programmes review unlisted courses at all
Texas rules leave admission policies to each programme, and many programmes keep a list of courses they have already checked. A list is a shortcut, not a wall. UT Austin's Alternate Entry sheet says its list is not all-inclusive and that other courses can be sent to Graduate Student Services for approval, with a syllabus if needed.
What to send
Make the reviewer's job easy. One email with everything attached gets a faster, clearer answer than a series of questions.
- The prerequisite you want the course to meet, by its name and number
- The course description and full syllabus, including topics, hours and assessments
- Lab details: what experiments or simulations, how many hours, how they are graded
- How the credit will reach a transcript: which college will post it
- Your name and the term you plan to apply
A short email you can adapt
Keep it brief and specific. For example: I plan to apply to your programme for the next cycle. I would like to meet the Anatomy and Physiology I with lab prerequisite with the attached online course and lab, which carry ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended credit and would be posted by a college on its transcript. Could you tell me in writing whether this would meet the prerequisite? Attach the syllabus, then wait for the reply.
Admissions offices are busiest just before deadlines. Send your request two to three months before you plan to enrol in the course, and earlier if the programme's deadline is close. If you hear nothing in two weeks, send a short polite follow-up with the same attachments, so the reviewer does not have to search for the first email.
Reading the answer
A yes should name the course and the prerequisite; keep that email with your application papers. A conditional answer may ask for a different lab, a grade minimum or a specific transcript form, so meet that condition exactly. A no is useful too: it saves you money. Ask which listed course they suggest instead, and choose that.
Common reasons a course is turned down
Reviewers look for the same few things, so check them before you send anything.
| Reason | What to do |
|---|---|
| No lab, or lab not hands-on enough | Ask what kind of lab the programme wants before choosing a course |
| Too old for the time limit | Retake the course inside the limit |
| Not on a college transcript | Plan which college will post the credit before you start |
| Fewer credits than the prerequisite | Pair a lecture with a lab, or choose a course with matching credits |
Where UPI Study fits
UPI Study courses are ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended and are not on UT Austin's approved list, so they would go through this review. UPI Study is not accredited and offers no Microbiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition or Lifespan course. We can share the syllabus for A&P, the labs and Statistics so you can send it with your request. The decision is the programme's, so ask in writing first.
What to ask in writing
Before you enrol
Email the nursing programme's admissions office with the course description and syllabus and ask in writing whether it will count for the named 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
How long does a nursing school take to review a course?
It varies by office and season; reviews near application deadlines take longer. Send your request well before you plan to enrol, and ask the office how long its reviews usually take. A complete packet with the syllabus and lab details avoids a second round of questions.
Should I take the course before asking?
No. Ask first, get the answer in writing, then enrol. A course taken without approval may not count, and you would pay twice. A short written yes before you start protects your time, your money and your application timeline.
What if two programmes give different answers?
That is normal, because each programme sets its own policies. Plan around the programme you most want, and keep each written answer with that programme's application papers. If you can, choose courses that every programme on your list has agreed to in writing.
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.
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A&P I and II with labs, Statistics and Psychology in one plan.
Sources
- UT Austin School of Nursing: Alternate Entry Prerequisite Course Equivalencies (revised 06/16/25) (official)Seven prerequisites (A&P I and II with lab 4 credits each, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Lifespan, Nutrition, Statistics 3 each); C- or higher; A&P with lab and Pharmacology within 6 years; courses can be in person or online; list not all-inclusive, other courses can be sent to Graduate Student Services for approval; syllabus may be required. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- 22 Tex. Admin. Code 215.8, Students (Cornell LII copy)Programmes must have a Nursing Student Handbook with written admission, dismissal, progression and graduation policies; transfer and advanced placement credit is at the discretion of the dean or director. Amended eff. 11/30/2023. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.