Healthcare Program Admission

Nursing (R.N.), Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Opens

August 1st, 2020 – The Fall 2021 Nursing application for general applicants is open now for the main campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
Please download a copy of the application here.

March 1st, 2021 - Advanced Standing Applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students) for Fall 2021 at main campus and BC3 @ Brockway

Application Deadline

October 30th, 2020 - General Applicants for Fall 2021 at main campus and BC3 @ Brockway.

May 7th, 2021 - Priority consideration for Advanced Standing Applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students) for Fall 2021 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.

 

Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application opens

January 2021

Special Admissions Requirements

• 2.80 cumulative GPA minimum
• High school or college level Biology and Algebra

Notes: Successful completion of BIOL 131: Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 132: Anatomy and Physiology II (if possible) are highly encouraged when making application.  

**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.

Number of seats available

25-30 seats at Main Campus only

 

Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree

Application Opens
January 2021

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