It's recommended to complete prerequisite requirements first as they can improve success in and may be required to register for the course requirement.

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, 2014 to present:

• ACT Math 18+
• 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
• Liberal Arts Chemistry (20806200)
• General Anatomy & Physiology (20806206) or higher

Note:  Chemistry for the Community or similar classes do not satisfy this requirement.

ENGLISH AND READING

Students must demonstrate English and reading competency in one of the following ways:

1. Minimum Test Scores. Test must be taken from September 1, 2014 to present:

• English competency – Students may demonstrate English competency in one of the following ways:
  • ACT English 17+
  • COMPASS English 69+
  • ACCUPLACER Write 5+ and ACCUPLACER Sentence 86+
  • ATI-TEAS (formerly TEAS-V) English/Language Usage 60%+
     
• Reading Competency - Students may demonstrate the Reading competency in one of the following ways:
  • ACT Reading 18+
  • 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) AND Intro to College Writing (10831103)
   

3. Educational Experience.

• Bachelor's degree or higher

You should have all prerequisite requirements complete or in progress prior to completing the online petition workshop.

All students should complete the non-mandatory, online petition workshop for the year petitioning. The workshops will provide additional insight into the program as well as support students with the petition process. Only after you are admitted into a pre-petition status will you be given access to the online petition workshop via BlackBoard. 

Your Degree Progress Report will determine if you have met the petition requirements. Completion will be identified by transfer credit, test scores, final grades, or an in-progress enrollment status. Review the Petition Process for additional details on how and when to petition.

During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.

After you complete the petition form, you will be notified within 45 calendar days of the close of the priority petition window. Decisions about being awarded a seat are final. You may register for core program courses only if you are awarded a seat.

If selected, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. Failure to successfully complete these required items may result in the forfeiture of the awarded space and starting the application process from the beginning.

• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Health Screening Form
• Background Information Disclosure Form (Criminal Background Check). An acceptable background check is required prior to starting clinical courses.
• Enrollment in core program courses. Students that are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program for the awarded term. Students that choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses will be discontinued from the pre-petition status and must start the application process from the beginning.