Toledo Campus
Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences
Admission Requirements
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)
Attend an online information session to learn more about a career in Health Sciences
Degree Requirements
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
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 |