Healthcare Program Admission

Nursing, RN, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Opens:

August 1st, 2023 - General applicants for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.  Please visit bc3.edu/nursing-admission for details on the application process.

Application Deadline:

March 1st, 2024 - General applicants for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway

Notification:
Nursing, R.N. applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until seats at filled. Students will be notified of their decision via their MyBC3 student email address and should set-up and begin checking it immediately.

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)
• Successful completion of all developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all Registered Nursing (RN) degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program
• Advanced Standing Nursing, RN Applicants: LPNs ONLY - Must have a valid Pennsylvania Practical Nursing license with applicable work or clinical experience within one year of application
• Advanced Standing Nursing, RN Transfer Applicants: from another Nursing Program ONLY - Coursework and clinical experience comparable to NURS 101: Nursing 1: Introduction to Nursing Care at BC3 passed with a "C" or better within one year of application.

Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Open:

The Physical Therapist Assistant application is closed for Fall 2023. Check back soon for information about the Fall 2024 cohort.

Application Deadline:

Rolling 

Special Admissions Requirements:

• 2.80 cumulative GPA minimum 
• High school or college level Biology and Algebra
• 20 hours of shadowing experience with a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
• Two letters of recommendation  - one from the PT or PTA you shadowed and one from a teacher, school counselor, employer, or coach
• Successful completion of all required developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all PTA degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program 

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. 

Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree

Application Open:

The Massage Therapy application is closed for Fall 2023. Check back soon for information about the Fall 2024 cohort.

Rolling

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)
• Successful completion of all required developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all Massage Therapy degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program

Note: Students who have completed BIOL 131: Anatomy & Physiology I with a “C” or higher will have priority consideration