Admission for Competitive Health Sciences Programs

The Competitive Admissions process compares the academic strength of applicants with respect to the academic preparation required for a specific Health Science program. The Admissions Office assesses each applicant’s academic performance in the math and science background required for the competitive Health Science program to which they have applied.

All applicants must meet the admissions criteria for the program to which they have applied to be considered. Offers of admission are made based on an applicant’s academic strength (grades in the required subjects and high school average or college GPA) compared to other applicants and the number of seats available in a particular program. Meeting the minimum math level and science course background does not guarantee admission.

The Admissions Office begins taking applications to the spring and fall semesters on September 15 of the year preceding entry.

For first consideration to any competitive programs beginning in the Fall semester, an application form and all official academic records (transcripts) required by the College must be received in the Admissions Office by March 1. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This includes high school transcripts, transcripts of college work, and any special program requirements, such as TEAS scores for the Nursing program or LPN license/AEMT-P certification for the Nursing Transition Pathway. Applications received or completed after March 1 will be considered if a specific program has remaining seats available.

Programs with a Spring admission must have completed applications by October 25 for best consideration. Applications to programs will continue to be considered after these dates, pending space in the program.

Students who do not have the necessary academic preparation for admission consideration for a competitive program or who are not admitted through the competitive admissions process in a program of their choice, may enroll in courses at SUNY Broome Community College as a non-matriculated student or in either the Health Studies AAS or Health Science AS degree programs in order to meet entrance requirements or to strengthen their academic background for future admission consideration into a competitive health science program. Please note that completion of preparatory coursework and/or of one of those programs does not guarantee future admission into a competitive health program. Students will still need to go through the competitive admissions process.

Should a student be accepted into a competitive health science program in the future while enrolled in either the Health Studies AAS or Health Science AS, they may choose to complete both degrees as a dual major. Advisement is available via the Academic Advising Department to assist students in selecting appropriate preparatory coursework and in deciding between the Health Studies AAS or Health Science AS programs. Students may wish to discuss career plans and healthcare and other career options with the Health Science Career Navigator Stacy Spence-Attleson, who can be reached at 607-778-5383 or spenceattlesonae@sunybroome.edu.

Graduates of the competitive programs in Health Sciences are required to meet the criteria established by the Office of the Professions licensing boards of each profession. This includes being of good moral character. Individuals who have been found guilty of a felony, or pleaded guilty to a felony, may potentially not meet eligibility requirements for certification and/or licensure by some agencies and organizations. In some cases, this means that an individual would not be able to be employed in that profession upon graduation. Some certification or licensure agencies may grant waivers based on mitigating circumstances. Students should contact the relevant certifying or licensing agency directly for more information about eligibility.

The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Assessment measures general knowledge in various content areas. Performance indicates readiness to begin a course of nursing studies and is a predictive measure of future success in the SUNY Broome Nursing program. ATI is partnering with Proctorio to virtually proctor assessments. Proctorio is a remote proctoring platform that uses machine learning to proctor students from wherever they may be. Proctorio offers a variety of secure exam settings including video, audio, and screen recording designed to maintain the integrity of the assessment and ensure uncompromised exam results.

Follow the steps below to access and take the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Assessment. Please make sure you have read and understand all these requirements prior to your TEAS Exam Day.Steps to access and take the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Assessment (pdf)

Please note, to sit for the Histotechnician NYS licensing exam, students must have completed a minimum of a two-year degree. Students who wish to enroll in the Histotechnician certificate should either have already completed a two-year degree or be dual enrolled in a two-year program in order to be eligible to sit for the licensing exam upon program completion.

SUNY Broome Nursing’s Transition Pathway allows eligible Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics (EMT-Ps) to earn an AAS in Nursing with fewer nursing courses after meeting course prerequisites. To qualify for admission into the Nursing Transition Pathway, students must submit a valid LPN license or AEMT-P certification to the Admissions Office. Applicants are reviewed based on overall GPA from their LPN or AEMT-P program.

Visit the Transition Course Pathway for LPNs and Certified EMT-Ps page for more information.