Admission Requirements
Human Biology Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 or have earned a general equivalency diploma (GED) with a score of 570 (score of 57 prior to 2002). If an applicant’s GPA or GED score is below the minimum, he/she maybe eligible for admission under the transfer guidelines. The proposed curriculum within the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology is a challenging one. The better that students are prepared, the more likely they are to succeed in the core courses of the program. High school students should prepare by taking four years of math (Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry or Pre-calculus) and four years of science (Biology and Chemistry required, Physics is highly recommended). Acceptance into medical and graduate schools is competitive. If a student wishes to pursue graduate education they will need to maintain a very high GPA at Mercy College.
Transfer Student Guidelines
A transfer student must be a high school graduate or a GED recipient and have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college, with a GPA of at least 2.7. For applicants who have attended more than one regionally accredited college, GPAs from other colleges will be considered.
Applicants must have the following test scores:
- ACT composite score of 21, with a score of 20 on mathematics and scientific reasoning sub-tests, or SAT with a combined score of 950 or above.
- ACT/SAT is waived for transfer students who have earned a minimum of 12 college semester hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Applicants must have completed these high school courses or their college equivalents within the past seven years with a C or better:
- Math requirements** – Algebra I; Algebra II and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus or an integrated sequence of advanced math courses or MTH 106 at Mercy College (Statistics, Business Math, and/or computer courses will not fulfill this requirement).
- Science Requirements** – Biology; Chemistry with a lab
In addition, applicants must have completed and passed the following high school courses or college equivalents with a grade of C or better:
- English – 3 units ( or 3 semester credits at the college level)
- Social Studies – 2 units (or 2 semester credits at the college level)
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better; a grade of B or better preferred. Courses marked with ** must have been completed within the past seven years with grade of C or better; a grade of B or better preferred. The seven-year limit applies to all students, even for students who hold degrees or healthcare diplomas.
For students who are not United States citizens and/or for whom English is a second language, please review the College catalog for further admission information.
Each application is given individual attention by the College Admissions Committee. Admission is competitive and the most qualified applicants are considered first. Admission is not guaranteed. You will be notified in writing of the decision.
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Any admission requirement questions can be answered by simply contacting the appropriate office as listed below.
High School Student Contacts-Toledo
Aimee Bishop Stuart, MEd
Admissions Director
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
aimee.bishop-stuart@mercycollege.edu
Shelly McCoy Grissom, BA, MEd, PhD
Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Services/Chief Admissions Officer
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
shelly.mccoy-grissom@mercycollege.edu
Adult Learner & Transfer Student Contact-Toledo
Beverly Vasko, MLS, LSW
Admissions Officer, Adult/Transfer Students
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
bev.vasko@mercycollege.edu
Distance Learning Student Contact
Brandy Bennett, MEd
Admissions Officer
419-251-1906 or 1-888-80-MERCY, ext. 1-1906
brandy.bennett@mercycollege.edu
Youngstown Student Contacts
Aimee Bishop Stuart, MEd
Admissions Director
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
aimee.bishop-stuart@mercycollege.edu
Shelly McCoy Grissom, BA, MEd, PhD
Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Services/Chief Admissions Officer
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
shelly.mccoy-grissom@mercycollege.edu
