Health Sciences Admissions

There are two (2) types of BC health science programs:

Limited access programs -  Limited seats available, students must meet program pre-requisites upon application, and must apply within program’s application period. Students who are accepted into this program type and accept their offered seat in the program must also complete required background check, drug screening, medical history, and physical examination specific to the applicable program. 

BC limited access health science program process

• Once you apply for a BC limited access health science program, BC Health Science Admissions staff will determine your eligibility for the program you applied for.
• If you are determined eligible for the program, then a $20 program application fee will be assessed. This fee is additional and separate from the $35 or $75 application fee.
• When the program’s application period closes, BC Health Science Admissions staff will send you a decision of whether you were accepted into the program within 30 days after the program’s application period closes.
• If you are accepted into the program, you must communicate with BC staff whether you accept or decline the seat that was offered to you. If you accept it, then you will be sent follow-up information regarding next steps.
• Students who are accepted into this program type and accept their offered seat in the program must also complete required background check, drug screening, medical history, and physical examination specific to the applicable program.

OR 

Open enrollment programs - Unlimited seats, students must meet program pre-requisites upon application, and may apply at any time.

BC open enrollment health science program process

• Once you apply for a BC open enrollment health science program, BC Health Science Admissions staff will determine your eligibility for the program you applied for.
• If you are determined to be eligible for the program, then you will be admitted into the program and guided for next steps towards course registration.

Program application periods, required prerequisites, and admissions selection criteria for each program are listed in the Health Sciences Program Prerequisite chart.

Health Science programs are limited access and have specific prerequisite requirements that must be completed with a grade of "C" or above prior to submitting the application for consideration for admission. Admission decisions are based on the strength of the application pool to fill limited seats.

All Applicants must complete a Broward College Application prior to submitting the supplemental Limited Access Application for the Health Sciences.

All required documentation must be received by Broward College by the close of the published application periods.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who are applying to Broward College for the first time, and have transfer credits, it is recommended that all documentation be sent at least 7 business days prior to the close of the published application period for the program you are applying to. This will help ensure you will be considered for the upcoming term of that program.

Health Science Admission Contact Information
The HS admission staff may be contacted by email at healthscience@broward.edu or by contacting a Health Science Admissions Officer.

Franco Montero | fmonter1@broward.edu  954-201-6030
Silfise Pubien | spubien@broward.edu | 954-201-2892

For questions regarding admissions to a Limited Access Health Science Program, please email the Health Science Admissions Office at healthscience@broward.edu.

Health Science Admissions Offices are located on:

• North Campus (building 46, inside Financial Aid)
  Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Central Campus (building 8, rooms 108 and 130)
  Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Health Science Admissions team is also available for remote assistance Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admissions decisions are made within 30 business days from the close of the noted application period. Decisions are sent to the applicant's Broward College email address.

Students who are offered admission into a Health Science Program are required to complete criminal background checks, drug screening, and a complete physical prior to enrollment. Please refer to Step 3 (Apply to a Health Science Program) for more information.

If Broward College is the ONLY college where you have earned college credits, no further action is required for this step.

Request that your official college transcripts from other institutions you have attended be sent to a Broward College campus or mailed to the Registrar's Office:

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

All official transcripts must be received and evaluated to determine that the required program pre-requisites are complete. Available academic records are reviewed to make admission decisions.

Students with courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their transcripts officially translated into English and commercially evaluated prior to submitting the application.

BC only accepts official commercial evaluations performed by a NACES member. In addition, BC only accepts official certified translations from a NACES member or from an organization certified by the ATA.

Please note that BC limited access health science programs do NOT allow transfer credits for core courses. All BC limited access health science program core courses must be taken at BC, only. However, general education credits may be transferred, depending on the transfer institution. Please contact an academic advisor for more information regarding course transferability.

New Students must complete a Broward College Application and select their desired Health Science Program.

Current and new Broward College College students interested in selecting a health science program must complete the Health Science Limited Access Application

All health Science applicants are accessed to a $20.00 non-refundable supplemental fee for the limited access program.

Note: All Broward College application requirements must be complete to be eligible for consideration for admission to a health science program. These include completing the Broward College application, Florida Residency Affidavit, and submitting transcripts from all institutions attended.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who are applying to Broward College for the first time, and have transfer credits, it is recommended that all documentation be sent at least 7 business days prior to the close of the published application period for the program you are applying to. This will help ensure you will be considered for the upcoming term of that program.

EMT, Paramedic, and Medical Assisting do not require any courses to apply.

Please Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements for a program guarantees consideration for a seat in the upcoming class, but does not guarantee acceptance into a program.

Important Note:
Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Students selected for admission to a Health Science program are subject to a criminal background check and drug screening prior to the start of the program. Participation and placement may be denied at a clinical agency based on the background or drug screening results and/or the clinical agency's pre-employment screening policy.

Prior to admission, each student is required to successfully complete a drug screening. Please be advised that certain over-the-counter supplements and alternative medicinal products, including but not limited to CBD, THC, Cannabinoid, and Cannabinoid Oil may trigger a positive result, and consequently, the student will be ineligible for the Health Science program. A second drug-tested sample is not allowed per Broward College Admissions Procedure A6Hx2-5.01.

Policy: 6Hx2-5.01
Procedure: A6Hx2-5.01

Log in to your myBC account to check the status of your application.

Admitted: candidates selected for admission will be notified through their Broward College student email with specific instructions for proceeding to Step 5.

Not Admitted: candidates not selected for admission will be notified through their Broward College student email and their Program Objective will default to the AA for assisting with degree completion.

Admitted students only: Steps 5 and 6 are only applicable to students who have been accepted into a BC Health Science limited access program. Refer to step 4 to check your program application status in your myBC account.

Each Health Science program has its own orientation for students who have been admitted. Information for each program's orientation will be emailed to accepted students via their Broward College student email.

RN to BSN Program
Jessica Dennis | Coordinator | jrodrig5@broward.edu | 954-201-4810

The college reserves the right to change any of the rules and regulations of the Health Science Department at any time, including those related to admission, instruction, and graduation. All such changes are effective at such time as the proper authorities determine, and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who already are enrolled in a Health Science Program. All enrolled students will be notified in writing of such changes as they occur.

Admitted health science applicants are required to complete background checks and a drug screening. Instructions will be provided by the Health Science Admission office upon selection.

Medical & History and Physical Exam Forms (PDF)

Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Emergency Medical Technician | Health Information Technology | Medical Assisting | Nuclear Medicine | Nursing | Nursing Update | Paramedic | Physical Therapist Assistant | Radiation Therapy | Radiography | Respiratory | Vision Care

Paramedic Students: If you are entering the program and your physical is set to expire within your first semester, please complete the EMT Paramedic Medical History Form.

Note: Final Admission is determined by screening results.

Important Note:
Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Students selected for admission to a Health Science program are subject to a criminal background check and drug screening prior to the start of the program. Participation and placement may be denied at a clinical agency based on the background or drug screening results and/or the clinical agency's pre-employment screening policy.

Prior to admission, each student is required to successfully complete a drug screening. Please be advised that certain over-the-counter supplements and alternative medicinal products, including but not limited to CBD, THC, Cannabinoid, and Cannabinoid Oil may trigger a positive result, and consequently, the student will be ineligible for the Health Science program. A second drug tested sample is not allowed per Broward College Admissions Procedure A6Hx2-5.01.

Policy: 6Hx2-5.01
Procedure: A6Hx2-5.01