Healthcare Program Admission
BC3 has four selective admissions programs in the Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health which include:
- Medical Assistant.
- Nursing (R.N.).
- Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Massage Therapy.
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and complete a separate application for admission to their program of choice linked below.
Applications and Guidelines
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant, Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree
Application Open
The Medical Assistant application for a potential Fall 2021 start is open now and complete files will be reviewed on a rolling basis until seats are full. You can download and print the applications for BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing (New Castle) and Main Campus here.
Special Admission Requirements
- 2.50 cumulative GPA minimum
Number of seats available
- 20 seats at Main Campus
- 12 seats at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing
Nursing (R.N.)
Nursing (R.N.), Associate in Applied Science Degree
Application Opens
March 1st, 2021 - Advanced Standing Applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students) for Fall 2021 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway
August 1st, 2021 - General applicants for Fall 2022 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
Application Deadline
May 7th, 2021 - Priority consideration for Advanced Standing Applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students) for Fall 2021 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
October 29th, 2021 - General applicants for Fall 2022 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
Early Acceptance Program
Prospective Nursing students who have a 3.25 GPA minimum in addition to Anatomy and
Physiology I and II completed with a “B” or better grade, and 6 Pre-Nursing support
credits at the time of application may be eligible for Early Acceptance to the Nursing
Program.
Notification
General applicants - Mid-February for the following fall semester
Advanced Standing applicants -Mid-June for the following fall semester
Special Admission Requirements
- 2.80 cumulative GPA minimum
- Chemistry with a lab in the last 5 years at high school or college level passed with a "C" or better. (Suggested BC3 course: CHEM 100: Descriptive Chemistry)
- Biology with a lab in the last 5 years at high school or college level passed with a "C" or better. (Suggested BC3 courses include: BIOL 101: Biology I, BIOL 116: Human Biology, or BIOL 131: Anatomy and Physiology I)
- Advanced Standing Applicants: LPNs ONLY - Must have a valid Pennsylvania Practical Nursing license with applicable work or clinical experience within one year of application
- Advanced Standing Transfer Applicants: from another Nursing Program ONLY - Coursework and clinical experience comparable to NURS 101: Nursing 1: Introduction to Nursing Care at BC3 within one year of application.
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Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree
Application Open
The PTA application for a potential Fall 2021 start is open now and complete files will be reviewed on a rolling basis until seats are full. You can download and print the application packet here for submission.
**Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, shadowing hours and letters of recommendation are being waived for the Fall 2021 application cycle.
Special Admissions Requirements
- 2.80 cumulative GPA minimum
- High school or college level Biology and Algebra
Note: Successful completion of BIOL 131: Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 132: Anatomy and Physiology II (if possible) are highly encouraged when making application.
Number of seats available
25-30 seats at Main Campus only
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree
Application Open
The Massage Therapy application for a potential Fall 2021 start is open now and complete files will be reviewed on a rolling basis until seats are full. You can download and print the application packet here for submission.
Special Admissions Requirements
- 2.50 cumulative GPA minimum
- Biology with a lab in the last 10 years at high school or college level (Suggested BC3 courses include: BIOL 101: Biology I, BIOL 116: Human Biology, or BIOL 131: Anatomy & Physiology I)
- Students who have completed BIOL 131: Anatomy & Physiology I with a “C” or higher will have priority consideration
Number of seats available
12 seats at Main Campus only
Radiologic Technology
Technical Trades: Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Technical Trades: Radiologic Technology degree is a partnership between BC3 and
Sharon Regional Medical Center: A Steward Family Hospital.
Students receive their clinical and didactic training hours at the hospital, which
culminates in 33 credits transferred toward degree requirements. In addition, they
complete 27 academic credits at BC3. In combination, BC3 awards the Associate in Applied
Science degree required for graduates to sit for their AART national certification
examination.
Taking credits at BC3 does not guarantee acceptance in to the highly competitive
radiography program. Those interested in the partnership should visit the hospital's
website to determine application requirements and deadlines.
Contact Information:
- Sharon Regional Health System - A Steward Family Hospital (Mercer County)
Questions?
Questions about selective healthcare program admission can be directed to admissions@bc3.edu or you can make a virtual appointment using Calendly.