Healthcare Program Admission

Nursing, RN, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Opens:

March 1st, 2023 - Advanced Standing Nursing, RN applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students) for Fall 2023 consideration. You can download and print the Advanced Standing applications here: 

• BC3 Main Campus
• BC3 @ Brockway

August 1st, 2023 - General applicants for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.

Application Deadline:

May 5th, 2023 - Priority consideration for Advanced Standing applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students for Fall 2023  at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway. Seats will be offered on a space available basis after this date.

October 31st, 2023 - General applicants for Fall 2024 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway

Early Acceptance Program for General Applicants:
Prospective general Nursing applicants 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 general education credits at the time of application may be eligible for early acceptance to the 2-Year Registered Nursing (RN) 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)
• 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.

Concordia Tuition Assistance:

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!

 

Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Open:

The Physical Therapist Assitant application is open now for Fall 2023 consideration at the Main Campus in Butler. Download and print the application linked here for submission or contact the Admissions Office for a paper copy.

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 open now for Fall 2023 consideration at the Main Campus in Butler. Download and print the application linked here for submission or contact the Admissions Office for a paper copy.

Application Deadline:

Friday, July 14, 2023

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