The curriculum builds on the Jesuit core and a science base. B.S.N. students begin at Loyola as freshmen or transfers prior to the second semester of their sophomore year. The program culminates with a transition course designed to facilitate graduates' entry into a clinical area of interest. Loyola B.S.N. graduates practice throughout the world and are often sought after by clinical agencies. The accelerated program for bachelor's degree students is a program designed for students holding non-nursing bachelor's degrees.
Students complete the program the first summer session of the following year.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics provides the academic preparation for entry-level practice in the field of dietetics. Required courses in the major field of study include those in foods, nutrition, and management. Advanced courses in this major field include application through the life cycle, clinical disease states, business applications, and others. Additional courses are required in the biological and behavior sciences. Completion of this program in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree makes one eligible to apply for the next phase of preparation for a career as a registered dietitian.