Health Sciences Admission Requirements

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The following programs within Bristol's Division of Health Sciences (Division IV) are competitive and have additional admissions requirements that are subject to change each academic year.  Please visit the current academic catalog for details specific to your program of interest and guidelines related to the admission application and review processes.

• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Dental Hygiene
• Nursing (including LPN to RN options)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy
  
  

To Consider...

Test of Essential Academic Skills® (TEAS®)

The TEAS® test is a computerized scholastic aptitude test required for admission to specific Health Science programs including Nursing and Dental Hygiene.

Please see the description of your intended program of study in the current academic catalog for more information about the TEAS® test requirements.

For more information on the Test of Essential Academic Skills® (TEAS®) please visit the TEAS testing center page.

Using AP® and/or CLEP® Test Scores to Fulfill Pre-Admission Criteria

AP® Scores | Applicants to Bristol's competitive allied health programs who are seeking to use AP® Test results to fulfill pre-admission criteria must have earned a score of 3 or higher.  The Admissions Office utilizes the College Board's® AP Exam Score and College Course Grade Equivalent chart when reviewing applications.  Students seeking to utilize AP® Test scores to fulfill pre-admission criteria should confirm that the AP® Test is also eligible for transfer into Bristol.

CLEP® Scores | Applicants to Bristol's competitive allied health programs who are seeking to use CLEP® Test results to fulfill pre-admission criteria in which a grade of B- or better is required, should be aware that the Admissions Office utilizes the College Board's® CLEP® B-level Score Recommendations guidelines when reviewing applications.  While Bristol maintains a list of CLEP® Tests and scores for which transfer credit is available, a higher score is often necessary to fulfill pre-admission criteria (e.g. Bristol will accept a CLEP® score of 50 on the College Composition exam for transfer as ENG 101; however, an applicant to an allied health program in which a B- or higher grade is required in ENG 101 would need to achieve a score of 59 or higher). ‌

Pre-Admission Courses & Timeframes

Applicants to Bristol’s competitive allied health programs must complete the mathematics and science pre-admission courses within a specific timeframe based on priority application deadline. 

Applicants should use the grid below to help them navigate whether the mathematics and science courses they have completed for pre-admission purposes are eligible in the review of their application or if they should prepare to adjust their course schedule to ensure fulfilling these pre-admission requirements.

 

Math & Science Reference Grid

ADMISSION TERM	SELECTIVE PROGRAM/CERTIFICATE	PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE	MATH AND/OR SCIENCE CLASSES COMPLETED PRIOR TO THIS DATE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRE-ADMISSION PURPOSES	NOTES
Fall 2025	Degree Programs
	Medical Laboratory Technology	Feb. 1, 2025	Feb. 1, 2018	time frame applies to SCIENCE COURSES ONLY
	Dental Hygiene	Feb. 1, 2025	Feb. 1, 2020
	Nursing	Feb. 1, 2025	Feb. 1, 2020
	Nursing: LPN Bridge	May 1, 2025	May 1, 2020
	Occupational Therapy Assistant	Feb. 1, 2025	Feb. 1, 2020	time frame applies to SCIENCE COURSE ONLY
	Certificate Programs
	Medical Assistant	Feb. 1, 2025		no time frame for math or science courses
	Phlebotomy	Feb. 1, 2025		no time frame for math or science courses
Spring 2026	Degree Program
	Nursing: LPN Challenge	Nov. 15, 2025	Nov. 15, 2020
Summer 2025*	Certificate Program
	Phlebotomy	April 1, 2025		no time frame for math or science courses