Health Sciences Admissions Criteria

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Health Science Limited Access and Open Enrollment Programs
(more information in Step 1, Limited access programs section)

Admission Criteria

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: B007

Campus Offered: Central Campus

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in June

APPLICATION PERIOD: February 6 to March 20

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses: ENC1101 (English Composition I) and SPC1017 or SPC1608
  • Minimum Broward College Overall or Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • A2 HESI test for Dental Assisting Math (minimum score required 50%) Reading (minimum score required 75%) (HESI scores are valid for 2 years from test date)
  • To Register for the HESI Exam, visit HESI Registration
  • To view the fees for the HESI exam, visit Testing Fees and click on HESI A2

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Maximum Points: 18

Application Criteria GPA (Overall GPA)
Application Criteria GPA (Overall GPA) Points
4.0 to 3.75 4
3.74 to 3.50 3
3.49 to 3.0 2
2.99 to 2.50 1

Points are awarded for the highest score (Math OR Reading, not both)

HESI Score (max: 3 points)
HESI Score Points
92 to 100 3
83 to 91 2
75 to 82 1
Application Criteria Courses (max: 6 points)
Course A B C
ENC1101 3 2 1
SPC1017 or SPC 1608 3 2 1

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

In the event of a tie, the lower-scoring section on the HESI (the one not awarded points) will be used as a tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Accepted Number of Students and Point Range (2021-2022 Academic year)

June 2022: 36 accepted

  • Accepted Students earned between 11 and 17 points.
    • Overall GPAs between 2.56 and 4.0
  • Alternate Students earned between 10 and 11 points.
    • Overall GPAs between 2.57 and 3.77

For more information regarding the Dental Assisting (ATD) program, please visit the Dental Assisting & Dental Hygiene Program site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

Please note:
If a student is offered admission into the Dental Assisting program, a complete medical history, physical exam, background check(s), and drug screening, along with the BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR card are required to be completed.

The basic life support program policy for students is in compliance with the Florida Administrative Code which requires Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one - rescuer and two rescuers CPR for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and the use of Ambu-bags. All such training shall be sufficient for and shall result in current certification or recertification by the American Heart Association. Students must provide proof of BLS by the provided deadline after acceptance into the program.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2215

Begins Every Semester

APPLICATION PERIOD: Open Enrollment (Unlimited Seats)

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

ATD in Dental Assisting includes 50 semester hours from a Dental Assisting Program within the state of Florida that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Students cannot apply for the AS in Dental Assisting if they DO NOT have an ATD from a Florida CODA Accredited Dental Assisting School

Please note: The ATD in Dental Assisting admits in JUNE only.

Additional Information:

  • Students must complete 25% of the degree at Broward College to satisfy academic residency requirements
  • Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information regarding the Dental Assisting (AS) program, please visit the Dental Assisting & Dental Hygiene Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2145

Campus Offered: Central Campus

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: April 28 to June 30

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Minimum Overall GPA of 2.5
  • Minimum Dental Assisting Program GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of ENC1101, SPC1608 or SPC1017, SYG2000, CORE GE HUMANITIES, GEN. ED. MATH, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, MCB2010, MCB2010L, HUN1201 or HUN 1202, CHM1032.
  • Applicants must have graduated within the last three years from a Dental Assisting Program within the state of Florida that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and listed in the Florida Department of Education database of Dental Assisting Programs. To view Florida CODA-accredited Dental Assisting programs, please visit: DANB-CODA Accredited Dental Assisting Programs
  • Applicants must successfully pass all three parts of the DANB national examination and possess current certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
    • Each Dental Assisting and general education course must have a minimum grade of 'C'
    • PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS MUST TAKE CHM1032 PER ACCREDITATION STANDARDS SINCE CHM1032 INCLUDES BIOCHEMISTRY. The student can request a waiver for consideration to replace CHM1032 IF they have taken both General Chemistry AND Biochemistry and received a C or better in both courses. The grade in Biochemistry will be used when awarding points.
    • Students may also request a waiver for consideration to replace SYG2000 with another SYG course and PSY2012 with another psychology course.
  • GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
    • Successful completion of all general education and Dental Assisting Courses
    • Completion of the following program competency: PSY2012
    • POS 2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (U.S. History from 1877)
    • Successful completion of civic literacy examination
    • **Both of the above civic literacy requirements must be met to successfully graduate and attain approval for taking the national and state certification examination.
      • Students who complete National Government (POS2041) or U.S. History from 1877 (AMH202) course prior to applying to the dental hygiene program will be awarded 1 point.
        OR
      • Students who pass the CLEP American Government exam to satisfy the Civic Literacy will be awarded 1 point.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Maximum Points: 37

Dental Assisting GPA
Dental Assisting GPA Points
4.0 to 3.75 5
3.74 to 3.5 4
3.49 to 3.0 2
2.99 to 2.5 1
Grades Earned in Required General Education Courses (max points: 24)
Course A B C
BSC2085 3 2 1
BSC2085L 3 2 1
BSC2086 3 2 1
BSC2086L 3 2 1
MCB2010 3 2 1
MCB2010L 3 2 1
CHM1032 3 2 1
HUN1201 or HUN1202 3 2 1
Prior Educational Experience (max points: 2)
Degree Point
MA/MS Degree 2
BA/BS Degree 1
Civic Literacy Completion (max points: 1)
Course Point
POS 2041 (National Government) or
AMH 2020 (U.S. History from 1877)
OR
1
CLEP American Government exam 1

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

In the event of a tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Transcripts Note: It is important that official transcripts for your CODA Accredited Dental Assisting program be submitted to the Broward College Registrar's Office. Please make sure to confirm this once your transcripts have been received and processed by us. If your Dental Assisting classes do not appear as part of those official transcripts, for whatever reason, then you may be asked to submit another copy in paper format to ensure that your Dental Assisting program information is received and recorded in our system.

Broward College Registrar's Office
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332

Additional Information:

Accepted Number of Students and Point Range (2021 - 2022 Academic year)

August 2022: 20 Accepted

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information regarding the Dental Hygiene (AS) program, please visit the Dental Assisting & Dental Hygiene Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: B003

Campuses Offered: Central and North (Day and Night Cohorts)

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins Every Semester (January, May, August)

APPLICATION PERIODS:

January 2023 (Spring): September 12 to October 14

May 2023 (Summer): January 13 to February 24

August 2023 (Fall): May 22 to June 26

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria:

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years old on or before the end of the program's application period. If an applicant turns 18 years old after the end of the application period for the applied semester, they will not be eligible for that semester.
  • Completed Broward College general application (completion of New Student Orientation recommended) 
    • High School transcripts reflecting proof of high school graduation.
      • If official college transcripts are received, high school transcripts are not required for admission.
      • If you are a new transfer student (and have not taken any courses at BC previously) all official transcripts from previous colleges must be received prior to the end of the first semester at BC.
    • To Pay Less tuition we strongly recommend you prove your Florida Residency. View the difference between Broward College's in-state tuition vs out of state tuition.
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for the Healthcare Provider (CPR card) from the American Heart Association (AHA). Only BLS from AHA will be accepted; no other certificate type or issuing company is accepted.

Submission of an application DOES NOT guarantee admission.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria:

  • Acceptance is based on the submission date of the limited access application in Dynamic Forms.
  • Admissions decisions will be sent after the application deadline closes and completed applications have been reviewed.
  • Additional details will be provided to those accepted, at that time.
  • Military Service: Eligible applicants who served in the US Armed Forces, on active duty, or honorably discharged, will receive top admissions priority.
  • EMT applicants not accepted in the current term can request to be placed on a waitlist for the following semester.

Additional Information:

Number of Students Accepted (2021 - 2022 academic year)

August 2021: 82 students
January 2022: 116 students
May 2022: 103 students

The EMT Certificate Program is NOT covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the EMT program, please visit the EMS Department site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 6208

Campuses Offered:

  • North Campus (Paramedic 1 and Paramedic 2)
  • Central Campus (Paramedic 3 and Paramedic 4)

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins Every Semester (January, May, and August)

APPLICATION PERIODS:

January 2023 (Spring): September 12 to October 14

May 2023 (Summer): January 13 to February 24

August 2023 (Fall): May 22 to June 26

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria:

  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for the Healthcare Provider (CPR card) from the American Heart Association (AHA). Only BLS from AHA will be accepted; no other certificate type or issuing company is accepted.
  • Active NREMT (National Registry EMT) certification. NRETM registry number is required for online verification of the credential.
  • Active State of Florida Department of Health EMT license.
    • **See the IMPORTANT NOTES section for more information regarding this specific criterion.
  • Completion of the NFSI exam.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria:

Max Points: 15

Previous Education (max: 3; highest degree is awarded points only)
Degree Type Points
Master's Degree or higher 3
Bachelor's Degree 2
Associate degree 1
Experience/Credential (max: 7 points)
Experience/Credential Points
Military Service 5
FL State EMT Licensure 1
BC EMT Graduate 1

Military Service: Points awarded to eligible applicants who served in the US Armed Forces, were on active duty, or were honorably discharged.

Exam: National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI)

NFSI Score
NFSI Composite Score Points
90  to 100 5
80 to 89 4
70 to 79 3
60 to 69 2
50 to 59 1
0 to 49 0

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students (2020 - 2021 Academic year)

August 2021: 80 students accepted
January 2022: 65 students accepted
May 2022: 53 students accepted

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Submission of an application DOES NOT guarantee admission.
  • Admitted students will receive acceptance letters after the application window has closed, and applications have been evaluated.
  • **Admitted students must obtain the State of Florida EMT license no later than the start date of the second term of the Paramedic program.

For more information on the EMT program, please visit the EMS Department site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2160

Campuses Offered: Central and North

Begins Every Semester

APPLICATION PERIOD: Open Enrollment (unlimited seats)

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria:

Possess a current NREMT-P (National Registry Paramedic) certification.
AND
Possess a current State of Florida Department of Health Paramedic License.

Note: Applicants that completed their Paramedic program prior to 2019, and, have their active State of Florida Paramedic license with an original issue date before 01/01/2019 will be able to apply to the A.S. in EMS program without the NREMT Paramedic (NRP) certification.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria:

  • Students cannot apply to the AS in EMS program unless they meet the application criteria (Current NREMT Paramedic certification AND a current State of Florida Department of Health Paramedic License)
  • Students must complete 25% of the degree at Broward College to satisfy academic residency requirements

Additional Information:

EMS2311 must be completed at Broward College.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

For more information on the AS EMS program, please visit the EMS Department site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2127

Campus Offered: Full Time (North, Central, and South Campus)

Program Type: Limited Access

Full-Time ASN Program: 5 semesters in length

APPLICATION PERIODS:

January 2023 (Full-Time): July 15 to September 17

May 2023: November 1 to February 14

August 2023: March 28 to May 15

Please Note: The part-time program will NOT be offered in January 2023.

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria (required to apply)

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses: ENC1101, BSC2085 and BSC2085L, BSC2086 and BSC2086L
  • Overall GPA of 2.0
  • General Education Math Course (MAC1105 or MAC1105c is the recommended math course. We will accept an equivalent, or higher math course to apply if a student does not have MAC1105)
    • Grade not calculated in the GPA for admission. The grade must be a 'C' or better.
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning with the application period for the May 2023 cohort, all science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years. If the science courses are older than 10 years, an academic standards petition can be submitted for permission to retake the courses at Broward College.
  • MCB2010 and MCB2010L (Microbiology and lab)
    • Grade not calculated in the GPA for admission. The grade must be a 'C' or better.
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning with the application period for the May 2023 cohort, all science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years. If the science courses are older than 10 years, an academic standards petition can be submitted for permission to retake the courses at Broward College.
  • HESI Entrance Exam
    • 80% or higher on required sections (Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, A&P)
    • HESI scores expire 2 years from the test date
    • To register for the HESI exam, please visit: HESI Registration
    • To view the fees for the HESI exam, visit HESI Testing Fees and click on HESI A2

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Passing HESI Scores must be submitted to be considered for the ASN program

Points are awarded for the GPA calculated from the grades in ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, and BSC2086L.

GPA Points
Please note: GPAs are not rounded
GPA Points GPA Points
2.5 1 3.3 9
2.6 2 3.4 10
2.7 3 3.5 11
2.8 4 3.6 12
2.9 5 3.7 13
3.0 6 3.8 14
3.1 7 3.9 15
3.2 8 4.0 16

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

Points are not awarded for HESI, completion of college-level math, or completion of MCB2010 and MCB2010L.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

January 2022:

  • Full-Time ASN:
    • 150 students accepted
    • Accepted students had between 7 and 16 points
    • No alternate pool for January 2022
  • Part-Time ASN:
    • 30 students accepted
    • Accepted students had between 10 and 16 points.
    • No alternate pool for January 2022

May 2022:

  • 155 students accepted
  • Accepted students had between 1 and 16 points.
  • No alternate pool for May 2022.

August 2022:

  • 184 students accepted
  • Accepted students had between 1 and 16 points.
  • No alternate pool for August 2022.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (not required to apply):

To graduate from the AS in Nursing program, students must have a Humanities Elective (3 credits), either POS2041 OR AMH2020 (as of August 2022), and writing credit(s). Please meet with your academic advisor to ensure you have taken these courses.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information about the ASN program, please visit the Nursing Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 21271

Campus Offered: TBD

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in May

LPN to RN Transition Program: 5 semesters in length

APPLICATION PERIODS: Apply by March 18

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria (required to apply)

  • Active unencumbered Florida LPN license
  • One-year experience working as an LPN
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses: ENC1101, BSC2085 and BSC2085L, BSC2086 and BSC2086L
  • Overall GPA of 2.0
  • General Education Math Course (MAC1105 or MAC1105c are the recommended math courses. We will accept an equivalent, or higher math course to apply if the student does not have MAC1105)
    • Grade not calculated in the GPA for admission. The grade must be a 'C' or better.
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning with the application period for the May 2023 cohort, all science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years. If the science courses are older than 10 years, an academic standards petition can be submitted for permission to retake the courses at Broward College.
  • MCB2010 and MCB2010L (Microbiology and lab)
    • Grade not calculated in the GPA for admission. The grade must be a 'C' or better.
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning with the application period for the May 2023 cohort, all science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years. If the science courses are older than 10 years, an academic standards petition can be submitted for permission to retake the courses at Broward College.
  • HESI Entrance Exam
    • 80% or higher on required sections (Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, A&P)
    • HESI scores expire 2 years from the test date
    • To register for the HESI exam, please visit: HESI Registration
    • To view the fees for the HESI exam, visit HESI Testing Fees and click on HESI A2

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Passing HESI Scores must be submitted to be considered for the ASN program

A copy of the active Florida LPN License must be submitted to be considered for the LPN to RN Transition Program

Points are awarded for the GPA calculated from the grades in ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, and BSC2086L.

GPA Points
GPA Points GPA Points
2.5 1 3.3 9
2.6 2 3.4 10
2.7 3 3.5 11
2.8 4 3.6 12
2.9 5 3.7 13
3.0 6 3.8 14
3.1 7 3.9 15
3.2 8 4.0 16
Please note: GPAs are not rounded

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service-Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

Points are not awarded for HESI, completion of college-level math, or completion of MCB2010 and MCB2010L.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

May 2022: 20 students accepted

There was no alternate pool for May 2022.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (not required to apply):

To graduate from the AS in Nursing program, students must have a Humanities Elective (3 credits), either POS2041 OR AMH2020 (as of August 2022), and writing credit(s). Please meet with your academic advisor to ensure you have taken these courses.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information about the LPN to RN Transition program, please visit the Nursing Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2511

Campus Offered: Central

Begins Every Semester

APPLICATION PERIOD: Open Enrollment (unlimited seats)

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Medical Assisting OR have graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Accredited Medical Assisting program. To find a CAAHEP-accredited program, visit: CAAHEP Accredited Medical Assisting Programs

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Students CANNOT apply for the AS in Medical Assisting if they DO NOT have a CCC from a CAAHEP Accredited Medical Assisting Program.

Please note: Broward College is no longer offering the Medical Assisting Technical Certificate (effective August 2019). The certificate is currently offered at the following Technical Colleges: McFatter Technical College, Sheridan Technical College, and Atlantic Technical College.

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree will still be offered for students transferring to BC with a technical certificate from a CAAHEP-accredited school.

Additional Information:

Students must complete 25% of the degree at Broward College to satisfy academic residency requirements.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2131

Campus Offered: Central

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: April 10 to May 11

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • A grade of 'C' or higher in ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, MAC1105 OR STA2023, OR MGF1106.
  • All courses must be completed by the application deadline to be awarded points. Courses in progress after the application deadline will not be awarded points toward the application.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Max Points: 50 (55 with Military Service points)

General Education Course
General Education Course A B C
RTE1000 12 9 6
BSC2085 5 3 1
BSC2085L 5 3 1
BSC2086 5 3 1
BSC2086L 5 3 1
General Ed. Math 5 3 1
ENC1101 4 3 2
Humanities Elective 3 2 1
POS2041 or AMH2020 ONLY 3 2 1
SPC1017 or SPC1608 3 2 1

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

Important Note: If RTE 1000 is taken at another institution, the credits will not be used in the point system, but the student can still apply to the program.

In the event of a tie, the GPA calculated from the courses listed under Application Criteria (ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, MAC1105 OR STA2023 OR MGF1106) will be used as a tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022:

  • Accepted: 42 students
    Accepted students earned between 37 and 42 points with pre-requisite GPAs between 2.53 and 4.0
  • Alternates: 18 students
    Alternate students with points between 36 and 37 points with pre-requisite GPAs between 2.59 and 3.59

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the Radiography (AS) program, please visit the Radiography Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 21311

Campus Offered: Central

Begins Every Semester

APPLICATION PERIOD: Open Enrollment (Unlimited Seats)

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Hospital-based program applicants must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography OR currently enrolled in an accredited hospital-based program
  • All Students must complete CTE advisement.

Additional Information:

Students must complete 25% of the degree at Broward College to satisfy academic residency requirements.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

For more information on the Radiography (AS) program, please visit the Radiography Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2176

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in June

APPLICATION PERIOD: November 1 to March 15

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

Program Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 'C'

  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of all general education courses (ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, PHY1001 OR RTE2385, SPC1017 OR SPC1608, MAC1105 OR MAC1105C (only) HUMANITIES ELECTIVE, POS2041 or AMH2020 only)
    • MAC1105 or MAC1105C CANNOT be substituted for any other math class per accreditation standards for the DMS Program. Students must take this course.
  • Preference is given to students who have completed a 2-year Radiography program.
  • Points will be awarded in several categories including completion of general education courses, GPA, and previous educational experience.

More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Max Points: 56

Overall GPA (max: 4 points)
Overall GPA Points
4.0 to 3.75 4
3.74 to 3.50 3
3.49 to 3.0 2
2.99 to 2.5 1
General Education Courses (max: 27 points)
Course A B C
PHY1001 or RTE2385 3 2 1
MAC1105 or MAC1105C ONLY 3 2 1
ENC1101 3 2 1
SPC1017 OR SPC1608 3 2 1
BSC2085 3 2 1
BSC2085L 3 2 1
BSC2086 3 2 1
BSC2086L 3 2 1
POS2041 or AMH2020 only 0 0 0
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3 2 1

IMPORTANT NOTE: Points will NOT be awarded for POS2041 or AMH2020 for the June 2023 Application Period.

Students who are currently enrolled in POS2041 or AMH2020 for either the Fall or Spring term AND have all other requirements complete may submit the limited access application for consideration.

Students who drop, withdraw, or fail POS2041 or AMH2020, and have submitted a limited access application, will become ineligible for consideration and will have their application removed from the June 2023 DMS application pool.

Prior Education Experience (max: 20 points)
Degree Points
Radiography (AS) 20
AS in Health Science (Leads to Licensure with patient care) 17
MA/MS or higher 15
BA/BS Degree 10
AA/AS Degree 5

Please note: To receive 17 points for an AS degree in a health science field, the degree must have led to licensure in patient care (AS in Nursing, AS in Nuclear Medicine, AS in Radiation Therapy, AS in Vision Care, etc.)

AS degrees in Health Science (such as the AS in Health Navigator) that do not lead to licensure with patient care will be awarded 5 points.

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

In the event of a point tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

June 2022: 20 accepted

  • Accepted students earned between 35 and 50 total points. 
  • Alternate students earned 32 and 34 points.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AS) program, please visit the DMS Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2159

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: January 14 to March 29

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Points will be awarded in several categories including completion of general education courses.
  • It is recommended that students complete as many general education courses, if not all general education courses, to obtain as many points as possible by the close of the application period.
  • Courses must be complete, and grades posted, prior to the close of the application period in order to receive points. Courses must have a grade of 'C' or higher.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Application Selection Criteria

Max Points: 117

Completion of General Education Courses (max: 110 points)
Course A B C
BSC2085 12 8 5
BSC2085L 12 8 5
ENC1101 12 8 5
MAC1105 OR MGF1106 OR STA2023 12 8 5
CHM1032 12 8 5
BSC2086 10 6 3
BSC2086L 10 6 3
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 10 6 3
POS2041 or AMH2020 only 10 6 3
SPC1608 OR SPC1017 10 6 3

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

In the event of a tie, students who have completed HSC1531 (grade of 'C' or higher) will receive the following points.

HSC Course Points
Course Points
HSC1531 2

In the event of a total point tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022: 36 accepted

  • Accepted students earned between 91 to 110 points.
  • Alternate students earned 90 points.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the Radiation Therapy (AS) program, please visit the Radiation Therapy Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2102

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: January 14 to June 28

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, CHM1032, CHM1032L, PHY1001, ENC1101, MAC1105 OR MGF1106 OR MGF1107 OR STA2023 OR HIGHER.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
  • It is recommended that students complete as many general education courses, if not all general education courses, by the close of the application period.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

Note: Students may apply to the program while enrolled in their last pre-requisite course.

2022 - 2023 Application Selection Criteria

  • GPA calculated from the courses listed under Application Criteria (ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, CHM1032, CHM1032L, PHY1001, MAC1105 OR MGF1106 OR MGF1107 OR STA2023 OR HIGHER) will be used to rank applicant pool. Applicants with the highest GPAs will be selected first until all seats are filled.
  • In the event of a GPA tie, the GPA calculated from the courses listed under Application Criteria (ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, CHM1032, CHM1032L, PHY1001, MAC1105 OR HIGHER) will be awarded points.
Admissions Criteria GPA Points
Admissions Criteria GPA Points
4.0 to 3.3 2
3.2 to 2.5 1

In the event of a point tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

Additional Information: In the event of a point tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022: TBD

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the Nuclear Medicine (AS) Program, please visit the Nuclear Medicine Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2153

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in May

APPLICATION PERIOD: October 1 to January 15

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Points will be awarded for completion of general education courses and military status (if applicable).
  • It is recommended that students complete as many general education courses, if not all general education courses, to obtain as many points as possible by the close of the application period.
  • Courses must be complete, and grades posted, prior to the close of the application period to receive points. Courses must have a grade of 'C' or higher. Courses in progress after the application period ends will not be awarded points.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

Max Point: 73

Completion of General Education Courses (max: 68 points)
Course A B C
BSC2085 12 8 5
BSC2085L 12 8 5
BSC2086 12 8 5
BSC208L 12 8 5
HSC1531 12 8 5
ENC1101 2 2 2
MAC1105 OR MGF1106 OR STA2023 OR EQUIVALENT 2 2 2
POS2041 or AMH2020 only 2 2 2
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 2 2 2

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

In the event of a point tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

May 2022: 36 accepted

  • Accepted students earned between 60 and 73 total points.
  • Alternate students earned between 53 and 57 total points.

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant (AS) Program, please visit the PTA Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number:21891

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: January 6 to June 29

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Minimum Overall GPA of 2.0
  • It is recommended that students complete as many general education courses as possible before the close of the application period to increase admission points.
  • Completion of all general education courses is not required to be considered for admission into the program.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Application Selection Criteria

Max Points: 36

Overall GPA (max: 4 points)
Overall GPA Points
4.0 to 3.5 4
3.49 to 3.0 3
2.99 to 2.5 2
2.49 to 2.0 1
General Education Course Completion (max: 24 points)
Course A B C
MGF1106 OR MAC1105 5 4 3
BSC1005 5 4 3
POS2041 or AMH2020 only 5 4 3
SPC1017 OR SPC1608 3 2 1
ENC1101 3 2 1
CGS1060C 3 2 1
Prior Education Experience (max: 3 points)
Degree Points
MA/MS degree (or higher) 3
BA/BS degree 2
AA/AS degree 1

Military Service Points are awarded to applicants who are Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Military Service Points
Applicant Points
Military Service 5

In the event of a tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022: TBD

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information about the Vision Care (AS) Program, please visit the Vision Care Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2132

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: March 1 to June 3

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the following six (6) general education courses: BSC2085*, BSC2085L*, CHM1032*, ENC1101*, MAC1105* OR MAC1105c* OR MGF1106* OR STA2023*, RET1024
  • Courses with an * next to them may be substituted with an equivalent OR higher course. Please see your academic advisor for more information.

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Admissions Selection Criteria

  • Selection is based on the GPA from the following six (6) general education courses: BSC2085*, BSC2085L*, CHM1032*, ENC1101*, MAC1105*, and RET1024.
  • The highest GPAs will be selected first until seats are filled.

In the event of a tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022: TBD

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information about the Respiratory Care (AS) program, please visit the Respiratory Care Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2022

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2179

Campus Offered: North

Program Type: Limited Access

Begins in August

APPLICATION PERIOD: Apply by June 30

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

First-Year HIT Applicants:

  • Minimum Overall GPA 2.0
  • Successful completion (a grade of 'C' or better) in the following courses:
First-Year HIT Applicant Courses
Course Number Course Credits
BSC2085 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 credits
BSC2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 credit
HSC1531 Medical Terminology 3 credits
GE Math STA2023 Recommended 3 credits
ENC1101 Composition I 3 credits
All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

Second-Year HIT Applicants:

Students who are matriculating from Sheridan Technical College or Atlantic Technical College.

  • Official transcripts from Sheridan Technical College or Atlantic Technical College
  • Copy of Medical Biller/Coder certificate

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Application Selection Criteria

  • Military Service: Eligible applicants who served in the US Armed Forces, on active duty, or honorably discharged, will receive admissions preference.
  • Submitting the application does not guarantee a seat in the HIT program

Important Note: Beginning in August 2021, the AS in Health Information Technology program will be offered fully online.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022:

  • First-Year HIT: TBD
  • Second-Year HIT: TBD

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

For more information on the Health Information Technology (AS) program, please visit the Health Information Technology Program site.

Once you determine that you meet this program's prerequisites, you may submit a program application.

Updated: February 2023

General Education Courses
Course ID Course Name Course ID Course Name
ENC1101 English Composition I MAC1105 or MAC1105c* College Algebra
STA2023* Statistics
BSC2085 Anatomy & Physiology I MGF1106* Foundations of Math Reasoning
BSC2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab MGF1107* Survey of Mathematics
BSC2086 Anatomy & Physiology II PSY2012 Intro to Psychology
BSC2086L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab SYG2000 Sociology
MCB2010L Microbiology Lab
CHM1032 Chemistry for the Health Sciences SPC1608 Intro to Public Speaking
CHM1032L Chemistry for the Health Sciences Lab SPC1017** Intro to Speech Communications
PHY1001 Physics
PHY1001L Physics Lab Humanities Elective Multiple options: Please see your advisor to be sure the course will satisfy the area.
HUN1201 or HUN1202 Nutrition Social/Behavioral Science Elective POS2041 or AMH 2020 only
RET1024 Intro to Respiratory Care RTE1000 Intro to Radiography
HSC1531 Medical Terminology EMS1000 Intro to EMS

For courses listed with an *, please see your academic advisor if you have completed higher-level math.

MAC1105 or MAC1105c are the only accepted math courses for the AS in DMS program.

**SPC1024 (Intro to Speech Communications) is now SPC1017.

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