It is recommended to complete the prerequisite requirements first as they can improve success in and may be required to register for the course requirements.
If fulfilling any of the prerequisite requirements with courses completed in high school, college, or at Madison College, a grade of C or better is required. A grade of C- will not be accepted.
ALGEBRA
Students must demonstrate algebra competency in one of the following ways:
1. Minimum Test Scores: Test must be taken from September 1, 2018 to present:
- ACT Math 18+
- NexGen Arithmetic 263+
- ACCUPLACER (Arithmetic) 85+
- COMPASS (Algebra) 30+
- ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) Math 63.3%+
2. Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
- Elementary Algebra with Apps (10834110)
- College Math (10804107)
- Mathematical Reasoning (10804134)
- Applied Math for Chemistry (77854756)
3. Educational Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related biological science
CHEMISTRY OR BIOLOGY
Students must demonstrate chemistry or biology competency in one of the following ways:
1. One year of high school chemistry or biology with lab components; high school chemistry classes must be college-preparatory.
2. One semester of college-level chemistry or biology with lab components. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
- General Chemistry (10806134) or higher
- Chemistry for Non-Science Majors (20806200)
- General Anatomy & Physiology (20806206)
- Human Body in Health and Disease (31509302)
ENGLISH AND READING
Students must demonstrate English and Reading competency in one of the following ways:
English competency – Students may demonstrate English competency in one of the following ways:
1. Test Scores: Minimum test score from September 1, 2018 to present:
- ACT English 17+
- NexGen Writing 260+
- COMPASS English 69+
- ACCUPLACER Write 5+ and ACCUPLACER Sentence 86+
- ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) English/Language Usage 60%+
2. Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
- Written Communication (10801195) or higher
- English 1 (20801201) or higher
- Intro to College Writing (10831103)
Reading competency - Students may demonstrate Reading competency in one of the following ways:
1. Test Scores: Minimum test score from September 1, 2018 to present:
- ACT Reading 19+
- NexGen Reading 261+
- COMPASS Reading 80+
- ACCUPLACER Reading 80+
- ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) Reading 69%+
2. Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
- Written Communication (10801195) or higher
- English 1 (20801201) or higher
- College Reading Strategies (10808101) or Intro Reading & Study Skills (10838105)
Educational Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher