Admission for Competitive Health Sciences Programs
The Fall 2026 application is now upon. All competitive health science applications and materials are due February 1, 2026.
- Clinical Laboratory Technician A.A.S.
- Dental Hygiene: A.A.S.
- Histological Technician A.A.S.
- Histological Technician: Certificate
- Nursing: A.A.S.
- Nursing A.A.S. Transition Pathway for LPNs and Certified EMT-Ps
- Nursing Evening/Weekend: A.A.S
- Physical Therapist Assistant: A.A.S.
- Radiologic Technology: A.A.S.
There will be no competitive programs offered for entry in the spring starting in 2026.
What academic preparation is needed for admission consideration?
Applicants to the above listed Health Science programs must have specific academic background in math and sciences, either from high school or at the college level, to be considered for admission. Requirements vary by program. These courses must have a minimum grade of 74 (high school) or a C (college-level) to be considered for admission. Courses “in progress” will not be considered when admission decisions are made. Applicants should review the Competitive Admissions Requirement pdf for specific admissions requirements for each program.
Competitive Admissions Requirements (pdf)
FAQs
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 for the following fall semester 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 February 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 February 1 may be considered if a specific program has remaining seats available.
Please note that transcripts from all undergraduate coursework taken at all colleges must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. This includes attendance at a college for only one course.
Students who do not have the necessary academic preparation to apply for admission into a competitive health program or who are not provided an offer to the program for which they applied, may enroll in courses at the college as a non-matriculated student or into the Health Studies AAS or Health Science AS degree. This may help strengthen an applicant’s academic background for future application to one of these programs. 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.
The Health Studies A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce during or after completing their studies. It is also the ideal degree to help students prepare for entry into one of the competitive health science programs (Clinical Laboratory Technician, Dental Hygiene, Histological Technician, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Radiologic Technology).
Students choose one of 3 pathways to follow:
Path I: Clinical Patient Care
Path 2: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Path III: Medical Office Administration
Learn more about the Health Studies A.A.S. program.
The Health Science A.S. degree is a rigorous program, preparing students to transfer into a four-year institution upon graduation to pursue advanced degrees in the health science field. Students will take biology, math, and chemistry during their studies and should have a strong background in these subjects to be successful in this program. It is a fantastic degree option for students who love science and healthcare and want to go to a four year school! Learn more about the Health Science A.S. program.
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.
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 with offers made to the top candidates for the number of seats available.
Applicants must provide, in addition to transcripts of their completed LPN or EMT program, a copy of their LPN License for all LPN applicants or a copy of their EMT-P Certification for all Certified EMT-P applicants.
Visit the Transition Course Pathway for LPNs and Certified EMT-Ps page for more information.