There are several MassBay programs (listed below) in the Health Sciences area that require you to earn a minimum Grade Point Average in select prerequisite courses and/or meet other criteria before you are eligible for admission. Requirements, which are explained in detail at Nursing and Allied Health Profession Programs Information Sessions which are held throughout the year and vary with each program.
For more information, contact the Framingham Campus Admissions Office
Framingham Campus Admissions
490 Franklin Street
Framingham, MA 01702-5928
Tel: 781-239-2500
Fax: 781-239-2508
Health Sciences Admissions Process
What is Selective Admissions?
There are two distinct applications required for admissions to the Health Sciences programs:
MassBay Community College Application
If you’ve never previously enrolled at MassBay, you must first complete and submit a MassBay Community College Application, and select your target health sciences program on page 2. Once your application has been processed, you will be classified as a General Studies student with a concentration in your target health Sciences program. This will be your MassBay student classification until you have completed your target Health Sciences program’s admissions requirements, as well as the College’s general education requirements and the co-requisite requirements for your program’s degree or certificate. When you are accepted and enrolled, you need to receive immunizations before you attend classes as a full-time student. Please file the General Student Immunization Form.
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HEALTH SCIENCES SELECTIVE APPLICATION
The selective Health Sciences programs each accept a limited number of students and there is a secondary application process. Links to complete and submit the program application packets and to view the program overview webpages are shown in the below table. Program applications and supporting documentation are accepted up to one year in advance of the application deadlines.
Health Sciences students must also file a second Immunization Form for Health Sciences Students, and meet Health Sciences — Health and Background Check Requirements
Selective Admissions Program Application Packets
Click the name of the program to access the program-specific application.
Fall 2024 MassBay Nursing Programs Admission Policy →
Nursing — RN
Length
4 semesters (not including pre-requisite courses)
Deadline to Apply
Now accepting applications for Spring 2025
Early Deadline: October, 2024
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall
Length
3 semesters (not including pre-requisite courses)
Deadline to Apply
October 30, 2024 for entry in January 2025
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Spring
Nursing — PN
Length
3** semesters
Deadline to Apply
Now accepting applications for Fall 2025
1st Round Deadline: November 15, 2024
2nd Round Deadline: February 15, 2025
Final Deadline: May 15, 2025
Program Type
Day (Fall 2024)
Semester Start
Fall
Radiologic Technology — Day
Length
5** semesters
Deadline to Apply
Now accepting applications for entry in September 2025
Early deadline: February 15, 2025
Final deadline: May 30, 2025, or until program is full
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall
Radiologic Technology — Flexible
Length
8** semesters
Deadline to Apply
Now accepting applications for entry in January 2025
Early deadline: June 15, 2024
Final deadline: October 30, 2024, or until program is full
Program Type
Evening
Semester Start
Spring
Surgical Technology — Day *FT
Length
2 years
Next Entry Point(s)
September 2026
Early deadline: February 15, 2026;
Final deadline: May 30, 2026, or until program is full
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Every Other Fall (next is Fall 2026)
Surgical Technology — Evening *FT
Length
3** semesters
Next Entry Point
September 2025
Deadline to Apply
Early deadline: Feburary 15, 2025
Final deadline: May 30, 2025, or until program is full
Program Type
Evening
Semester Start
Every Other Fall (next is Fall 2025)
Central Processing Technology
Central Processing Technology *PT
Admissions requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher
Length
1** semester
Deadline to Apply
Applications are accepted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the semester based on seating availability.
Program Type
Evening
Semester Start
Fall
Spring
Summer
Paramedicine — Day
Length
3** semesters
Deadline to Apply
Applications are accepted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the semester based on seating availability.
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall (next entry in September 2024)
Paramedicine — Evening
Length
4** semesters
Deadline to Apply
Applications are accepted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the semester based on seating availability.
Program Type
Evening
Semester Start
Spring (next entry in January 2025)
EMT — Day
EMT — Day *PT
Admissions requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher
- Placement into EN 098 Fundamentals of Composition II or completion of EN 090 Fundamentals of Composition I with a grade of C or higher
- Reading Placement test score of 246 or higher
Length
1** semester
Deadline to Apply
Applications are accepted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the semester based on seating availability.
Program Type
Day
Evening
Semester Start
Fall
Spring
Summer
EMT — Evening
EMT Afternoon-Eve *PT
Admissions requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher
- Placement into EN 098 Fundamentals of Composition II or completion of EN 090 Fundamentals of Composition I with a grade of C or higher
- Reading Placement test score of 246 or higher
Length
1** semester
Deadline to Apply
Applications are accepted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the semester based on seating availability.
Program Type
Day
Evening
Semester Start
Fall
Spring
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy *PT
Admissions requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher
Length
1** semester
Deadline to Apply
Applications are accepted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the semester based on seating availability.
Program Type
Day
Weekend
Semester Start
Fall
Spring
Summer
Health Sciences | Other Programs
MassBay Application.
Medical Assistant
Length
2 semesters if full time (can be completed part time)
Deadline to Apply
Standard Admissions deadlines apply
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall, Spring or Summer
Mandatory Orientation Session offered each fall.
Medical Coding
Length
2 semesters if full time (can be completed part time)
Deadline to Apply
Standard Admissions deadlines apply
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall, Spring or Summer
Mandatory Orientation Session offered each fall.
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Length
2 semesters if full time (can be completed part time)
Deadline to Apply
Standard Admissions deadlines apply
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall, Spring or Summer
Mandatory Orientation Session offered each fall.
Health Sciences Related | Non-Credit Professional Skill Program
MassBay Workforce Training Application.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Length
2 semesters if full time (can be completed part time)
Deadline to Apply
Standard Admissions deadlines apply
Program Type
Day
Semester Start
Fall, Spring or Summer
Mandatory Orientation Session offered each fall.