Selection Criteria

Prerequisite Courses Cumulative GPA

MAC 1105- College Algebra (3 credits) or

Core equivalent (3 credits)

BSC 1085C – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)

ENC 1101- Freshman English (3 credits)

3.80 to 4.00 – 40 points
3.70 to 3.79 – 35 points
3.60 to 3.69 – 30 points
3.50 to 3.59 – 25 points
3.40 to 3.49 – 20 points
3.00 to 3.39 – 15 points
2.75 to 2.99 – 10 Points

40

General Education Courses Cumulative GPA

BSC 1086C- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)

MCB 2010C Microbiology (4 credits)

PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

Humanities Core (3 credits)

Completion of 5 classes – 20 points
Completion of 4 classes -16 points
Completion of 3 classes -12 points
Completion of 2 classes – 8 points
Completion of 1 class – 4 points

20

Relevant Medical Work Experience

Greater than 60 months
37 months to 60 months
25 months to 36 months
12 months to 24 months
6 months to 11 months
30 days to 5 months

15 points
13 points
11 points
9 points
7 points
5 points

15

Certifications and/or Degrees

Medical License/Certifications i.e. Nursing, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, OTA, PTA, CDA, Dental Hygienist, Massage Therapist, Pharmacy Tech, Firefighter, EMT, and Paramedic

Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree

(Max of one degree AND certification)

Non-Current
5 Points

Current
6 Points
7 Points
8 Points
9 Points

15

Military Veterans

Military Service Points Awarded to Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veterans

5 Points

5

Resident of Tri-County Region

Residents of Highlands, Hardee, or Desoto County (Min. 1 year Verified)

3 Points

3

Repeat Applicants

2 Points

2