All across the country, there is a shortage of nurses. As the population ages, the need for qualified nursing graduates will continue to grow. For those graduating with a dual degree in nursing from Westminster College, opportunities are plentiful.
A dual degree is ideal for students who want to pursue a nursing career but also want a well-rounded liberal arts education.
Partnering with the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Westminster College enables students to receive a BA and BSN in approximately five years. While many of our graduates have strong ties to the Saint Louis area and choose to continue their studies at Goldfarb’s state-of-the-art St. Louis campus, our program confidently prepares students for any nursing school
The Cadaver Lab gives Westminster premed and health professions students two years of hands-on human cadaveric dissection experience – a rarity among colleges nationwide. At the Cadaver Lab, you won't just observe cadaveric dissection – you’ll do it yourself. For those applying to medical school this unique experience has proven invaluable.
You can take one of two different paths in your pursuit of a Dual Degree in Nursing.
Under this program, you will complete three years at Westminster and two years at Barnes-Jewish College through the Upper Division BSN Option. Upon completion of this program, you will receive both a BA from Westminster College and a BSN from Barnes-Jewish College.
With this option, you will spend four years at Westminster and one year completing the Accelerated BSN Option at Barnes-Jewish College. You will receive your BA at the end of the four years in residence, before going on to the Accelerated program to receive a BSN from Barnes-Jewish College.
“Our dual degree in nursing program offers our students the opportunity to earn a BA from an outstanding liberal arts college and a BSN from a world-class nursing school – all within five years!”
Dr. Michael Amspoker Project Coordinator, Westminster College Dual Degree in Nursing
Students will receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Westminster College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Barnes-Jewish College.
While at Westminster, students interested in the Dual Degree Program will take classes in human anatomy with cadaveric dissection; microbiology; genetics; developmental psychology; ethics; nutrition; and more.
While at the Goldfarb School of Nursing, students will take classes in anatomy and physiology; microbiology; nutrition; statistics; general psychology; human growth and development; and English composition.
The Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College provides an environment that values and practices excellence in nursing education.
Dedicated to educating future nurses who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, the school partners with top health care and educational institutions to support its mission of advancing learning, research, and innovation within the healing profession.
The school boasts a nationally recognized educational facility with advanced technology in classrooms, lecture halls, and simulation labs.
