Health Sciences Admissions | Hillsborough Community College (2024)

Admission Information:

• Spring application deadline September 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (30 credits). See Program Details for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8.
• Students must contact Patrick Hoier, Program Manager (phoier@hccfl.edu), before applying to the program.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline July15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Minimum 2.0overall GPA.
• For questions about the Program, contact Marlene Dalziel, CT ProgramInstructor, at ddalziel@hccfl.edu.
• Before completing the Computed Tomography Program Application be prepared to upload the following:
  • Copy of valid National Certification from the ARRT or NMCTB (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and/or Radiation Therapy).
  • Copy of valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certification/license
  • Copy of valid CPR certification by the American Heart Association

CT Program Application

Program Details

All applicants must first submit the HCC General Application if you are not a current HCC student (have not attended within the last three semesters).

HCC General Application

You must have your HCC Login you received after being accepted via the HCC General Application to submit your application to the Computed Tomography Program.

**Please refer to the Health Sciences HandbookandStudent Handbook for further details about GPA and admissions information.

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline June 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• College-level English and Math required. Students must achieve a minimum score on a placement test (SAT, ACT, or PERT) or have completed previous college-level coursework. Placement tests must have been taken with in the last two years. For coursework equivalency, a referral to take a placement test, or to determine score cut-offs, contact an HCC Academic Advisor at any campus.Please note:
  • Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline. Students who prefer not to retake older math classes can meet the math requirement by taking a college placement test before the deadline.
  • Meeting the Senate Bill 1720 placement test exemption does not satisfy the minimum test score or college-level English and Math requirement.
• Must be a high school graduate and 18 years old before the first day of classes.
• For questions, contact Mr. Ash Dubal, Program Manager, at adubal@hccfl.edu.

Program Details

Dental Hygiene

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (22credits). See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Ensure upload attendance to the Program Information Session to the application before submission. See the Program Details page to register for a session.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (18credits). See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Ensure to upload attendance to the Program Information Session form. See the Program Details page to register for a session.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (18credits). See Program Details for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Ensure upload attendance to the Program Information Session to the application before submission. See the Program Details page to register for a session.

Program Details

Please note: this program is currently on pause and is not accepting applications.

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline April 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
• Ensure upload of the following:
  • Copy of valid National Certification from ARRT or NMCTB (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and/or Radiation Therapy,
  • Copy of Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certification/license
  • Copy of valid CPR by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Suppor for Healthcare Providers. (Online courses are not accepted) .
• For questions about the Program, contact Mrs. Teri Sliman, Program Manager, at tsliman@hccfl.edu.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline June15.
• Visit the Program page for scheduled Information Sessions.
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Transcript showing bachelor’s degree must show the degree and overall GPA. Highly recommend sending an official hard copy or PDF transcript. See ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Minimum 2.8overall GPA
• TEAS test scores.
  • ATI TEAS (version 6) is no longer accepted for Admission. Students must haveATI TEAS version 7to apply to the Program
  • See the TEAS test site for information about the test and how to register.
  • Students will be ranked by their test Total Score.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (22credits). See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• For questions about the Program, contact Ms. Jennifer Miles, Program Manager, at jmiles22@hccfl.edu.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Nursing Basic
  • Fall application deadline May 15
  • Spring application deadline August 15
• Nursing LPN Transition
  • Summer application deadline January 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline. See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8
• TEAS test scores: Students are allowed 3 attempts per calendar year (January through December) to achieve a passing score of 60 or higher.
  • ATI TEAS (version 6) is no longer accepted for Admission. Students must haveATI TEAS version 7to apply to the Program
  • Students must have 30 days between attempts.
  • The scores will not be accepted if the attempts are less than 30 days. The student must wait until the following year to reset the TEAS test attempts.
  • Passing the test or receiving a higher score will not guarantee admission, but not passing (below 60) means the application will not be considered for admission.
• The Nursing Program will offer Information Sessions during the year providing essential program information.
  • Attendance is not a requirement, but it is strongly recommended.

Nursing Program DetailsNursing LPN Transition Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Spring application deadline September 15
• Summer application deadline January 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of the EMT program -Provide anofficial transcript showing successful completion of the EMT program is required. If the institution where the EMT program was completed does not provide students with an official transcript, a diploma/certificate showing successful completion and the hours/duration of the program will be accepted as proof of completion.
• Minimum EMT program GPA and overall GPA of 2.0 (If your overall GPA is below 2.0, meet with an academic advisor to work on raising your GPA before applying to the program).
• College-level English and Math required. Students must achieve a minimum score on a placement test (SAT, ACT, or PERT) or have completed previous college-level coursework. Placement tests must have been taken with in the last two years. For coursework equivalency, a referral to take a placement test, or to determine score cut-offs, contact an HCC Academic Advisor at any campus. Please note:
  • Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline. Students who prefer not to retake older math classes can meet the math requirement by taking a college placement test before the deadline.
  • Meeting the Senate Bill 1720 placement test exemption does not satisfy the minimum test score or college-level English and Math requirement.
• Copy of Florida EMT license/certification card
• If you work with any of the below community of interest employers, you must submit an employment verification letter or email from the supervisor or human resources confirming full-time employment as an EMTor firefighter. Job offers or hiring letter/emails are not accepted.
  • City of Tampa Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Plant City Fire Rescue
  • Temple Terrace Fire Department
  • TransCare
  • American Medical Response
  • Americare
  • Sun City Rescue Squad
  • Advent Health – Wesley Chapel
• Ensure to upload a valid Florida EMT license to the application.
• Also, an employment verification letter must be uploaded (if you work with a community of interest employer) to the application.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline. See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Ensure to upload attendance to the Program Information Session form to the application. See the Program Details page to register for a session.

Program Details

• Spring application deadline September 15
• All post-secondary official transcripts are required. An HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of a Radiography Program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.0
• Be college-level in English and math.
• Ensure to upload the following to your application:
  • Copy of valid National Certification from ARRT or NMCTB (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and/or Radiation Therapy,
  • Copy of Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certification/license
  • Copy of valid CPR by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Suppor for Healthcare Providers. (Online courses are not accepted)
  • Attendance to the Program Information Session See the Program Details page to register for a session.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (13 credits). See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Transition Program: Summer application deadline TBA
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (21credits). See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Ensure to upload attendance to the Program Information Session form. See the Program Details page to register for a session.
• Transition Program: Copy of the Florida Respiratory Care Technician certification/license.

Respiratory Care Program Details Respiratory Care Transition Program Details

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Spring application deadline September 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see ourTranscripts webpagefor details on how to submit.The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• $53 application fee payment. Fee is non-refundable.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (17 credits). See the Program Details pagefor the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8
• Ensure to upload attendance to the Program Information Session form. See the Program Details page to register for a session.

Program Details