The following are Mercy College of Ohio admissions requirements. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a program. Admission requirements are subject to change. Students should contact the Office of Admissions or consult mercycollege.edu for the most up-to-date information.
One of the following are required for admission to Mercy College of Ohio:
An earned diploma from an accredited high school or a home-schooled program in a college preparatory course of study with a 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).
Additional documentation may be required for College Credit Plus or Non-degree Seeking Students.
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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:
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
MTH 130
College Algebra
4
or
0
MTH 145
Precalculus Mathematics
4
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PSY 201
Lifespan Psychology
3
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
REL 290
Medical Ethics
3
SOC 211
Cultural Diversity
3
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
BIO 220
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
BIO 221
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
3
MTH 140
Introduction to Statistics
3
Required Health Sciences Program Course Requirements
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Health Sciences Program Elective Course Requirements
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 250
Communication for Professional Success
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