Health Sciences - Associate of Science

For those who wish to prepare for admission to a health-related program of study at Mercy College, the courses outlined in this program of study are equivalent to the freshman and sophomore years of a Bachelor of Science Degree Program. The natural sciences, mathematics, and general education courses outlined in this degree provide the foundation for a bachelor’s degree in a health field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Health Sciences will be:

1. committed to social engagement, demonstrating the knowledge and skills required to be an active participant in the betterment of society.
2. committed to intellectual inquiry, able to identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to problems in creative ways.
3. effective communicators, able to write, speak, and listen as a professional in the graduate’s chosen field.
4. proficient with ethical reasoning, using the Mercy Values as part of the graduate’s everyday decision-making process.

Admission Requirements

General College Admission Requirements are located in the Enrollment Management section of the College Catalog.

Requirements for Clinicals

Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.