Start your career and extend your career options with a degree in the allied health field
Mercy College of Ohio’s Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences provides an opportunity to explore health professions and allied health fields. It serves as a launchpad for students interested in either the clinical or administrative sides of healthcare. The program provides a solid foundation for students who may wish to take the time to explore the right career path.
Program Overview
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Health Sciences will be:
- committed to social engagement, demonstrating the knowledge and skills required to be an active participant in the betterment of society.
- committed to intellectual inquiry, able to identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to problems in creative ways.
- effective communicators, able to write, speak, and listen as a professional in the graduate’s chosen field.
- proficient with ethical reasoning, using the Mercy Values as part of the graduate’s everyday decision-making process.
Students are admitted to Mercy College of Ohio and subsequently to a program of study. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a program. Please note: Admission requirements are subject to change. Students should contact the Office of Admission or consult mercycollege.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Entrance into Mercy College of Ohio requires either an earned diploma from an accredited high school or a home-schooled program in a college preparatory course of study, or a general equivalency diploma (GED).
Following are the requirements for admission to Mercy College of Ohio:
- Cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher or a general equivalence diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 500 (score of 53 prior to 2002).
- Some programs of study require ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) subject and composite test scores. Please refer to individual program of study information for specifics.
Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.
To earn the Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences students must complete all college requirements for an Associate of Science Degree including the following:
General Education Requirements
Specific courses are required by the program.
Complete All of the Following Courses:
Oral and Written Communication (GCOM) - 6 minimum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL) - 3 minimum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MTH 130 | College Algebra | 4 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS) - 6 minimum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (includes Religious Studies) (GAHR/GAHD) - 6 minimum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNST) - 6 minimum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIO 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
Additional hours from one or more of the above categories - 9 minimum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Required Health Sciences Program Course Requirements
Complete the Following Program Course:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| HSC 100 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3 |
Health Sciences Program Elective Course Requirements
Complete 23 Credit Hours from the Following Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 210 | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 211 | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| COM 260 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIT 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HCA 105 | Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| Up to 10 Credit Hours of Program Approved Electives | 10 |
Complete 3 Credit Hours of General Elective Courses
Semester I
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| HCA 105 | Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| HIT 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 100 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 130 | College Algebra | 4 |
Semester II
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Semester III
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIO 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHM 210 | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| COM 260 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Semester IV
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIO 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHM 211 | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Admission Requirements
Entrance into Mercy College of Ohio requires either an earned diploma from an accredited high school, a homeschooled program in a college preparatory course of study, or a general equivalency diploma (GED).
Following are the requirements for admission to Mercy College of Ohio:
- Cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher or a general equivalence diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 500 (score of 53 prior to 2002).
- Currently, the ACT/SAT exams are not required for admission.