Health Care Programs Admission
BC3 has four selective-admissions programs in the Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health: Massage Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Practical Nursing and Nursing, R.N.
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and complete a separate application for admission to their program of choice linked below.
Applications and Guidelines
Practical Nursing - Leads to a Certificate
Practical Nursing, Certificate
Applications Open:
June 1, 2024 - Practical Nursing applicants for Spring 2025 consideration at Main Campus. Please check back for more information.
Application Deadline:
October 1st, 2024 - Priority consideration deadline for Practical Nursing applicants for Spring 2025 consideration at Main Campus.
Options:
- Practical Nursing - Human Anatomy and Physiology Track - Highly encouraged for students who plan to bridge into the BC3 LPN to RN Track.
- Practical Nursing - Human Biology Track
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 degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program
Practical Nursing Clinical Sites
- Armstrong Memorial Hospital
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries
- Independence Health System
- Penn Highlands Health System
- Punxsutawney Area Hospital
- Quality Life Services
- Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- UPMC
Concordia Tuition Assistance Program:
Learn more about our tuition assistance program with Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Earn your BC3 Practical Nursing certificate debt-free and work for one of the top health care employers in the region!
Nursing, RN - Leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree
Nursing, RN, Associate in Applied Science Degree
Application Opens:
March 1st, 2024 - Advanced Standing applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing Student) for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
March 1st, 2024 - BC3 LPN to RN Track applicants for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus. Must be a graduate of BC3's Practical Nursing - Human Anatomy and Physiology Track, Certificate program.
August 1st, 2024 - General applicants for Fall 2025 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
Application Deadline:
May 3rd, 2024 - Advanced Standing applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing Student) for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
May 3rd, 2024 - BC3 LPN to RN applicants for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus
March 1st, 2025 - General applicants for Fall 2025 at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.
Notification:
Nursing, RN applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until seats are 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:
Please visit bc3.edu/nursing-admission for more information regarding admission requirements and how to apply.
Nursing, RN Clinical Sites
- Armstrong Memorial Hospital
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries
- Independence Health System
- Penn Highlands Health System
- Punxsutawney Area Hospital
- Quality Life Services
- Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- UPMC
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree
Application Open:
January 1st, 2024 for Fall 2024 consideration.
Application Deadline:
July 31st, 2024 for Fall 2024 consideration.
Special Admissions Requirements:
- 2.50 cumulative GPA minimum
- High school or college level Biology and Algebra
- 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.
Physical Therapy Assistant Clinical Sites
Students must complete one outpatient, one inpatient, and one rehabilitation rotation.
- AHN Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries (Rehabilitation & Home Care)
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville & Sewickley
- Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers - Butler (Outpatient)
- Greater Pittsburgh Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Outpatient)
- Independence Health System - Butler (Hospital & Outpatient)
- Indiana Total Therapy, Human Motion Institute (Outpatient)
- Jaime's Physical Therapy - Beaver (Outpatient)
- Lawrence County Physical Therapy Institute (Outpatient)
- NovaCare Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinics
- OSPTA - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine (Outpatient)
- Passavant Community (Rehabilitation)
- Penn Highlands Healthcare
- Pivot Physical Therapy (Outpatient)
- Positive Steps (Pediatric Outpatient)
- Punxsutawney Area Hospital
- Quality Life Services Chicora Medical Center (Rehabilitation)
- Ranier Physical Therapy (Outpatient)
- St. Barnabas - Arbors of Valencia
- St. Clair Hospital
- St. John Specialty Care Center (Rehabilitation)
- Sunnyview Nursing & Rehab Center
- UPMC Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, and Outpatient Facilities
- Westarm Therapy Services (Outpatient)
- Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind
- Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Outpatient)
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree
Application Open:
January 1st, 2024 for Fall 2024 consideration.
Application Deadline:
July 31st, 2024 for Fall 2024 consideration.
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 āCā 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 Microsoft Bookings page.
