Healthcare Program Admission
BC3 has four selective admissions programs in the Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health which include:
- Massage Therapy.
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
- Practical Nursing (PN).
- Nursing, RN.
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and complete a separate application for admission to their program of choice linked below.
Applications and Guidelines
Practical Nursing (PN) - Leads to a Certificate
Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate
Applications Opens:
June 1, 2024 - Practical Nursing applicants for Spring 2025 consideration at Main Campus. Please check back for more information.
Application Deadline:
August 31st, 2025 - Practical Nursing applicants for Spring 2025 consideration at Main Campus
Notification:
Mid-September-Early October
Special Admissions Requirements:
- 2.30 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)
- Successful completion of all developmental or preparatory coursework
- A "C" or better grade in all Practical Nursing (PN) degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program
Concordia Tuition Assistance Program:
Learn more about our new tuition assistance program with Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Earn your BC3 Nursing degree debt-free and work for one of the top healthcare employers in the region!
Nursing, RN - Leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree
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 (PTA)
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
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
Questions?
Individual questions can be directed to the Admissions Office or you can make a virtual/in-person appointment using our Bookings scheduling page.