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Professional Program Application
The College of Nursing and the College of Health Science offer an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare. Some of these programs have limited seats, which means that the admission process is competitive. However, with hard work and dedication, you can showcase your abilities and secure a spot in the professional track of the program. Keep in mind that certain courses may be required or given more weight in the admissions process, so make sure to put your best foot forward in all of your coursework.
Professional Programs
Cardiac Sonography
Accelerated Nursing
Nursing (Pre-Licensure)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Surgical Technology
Veterinary Technology
Admission Criteria and Requirements for Professional Programs
- Complete the course progression and prerequisites outlined below.
- Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 overall.
- Special emphasis is placed on performance in science courses (Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, etc.). A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required in each individual science and corresponding lab course (BIO 1210, BIO 1211, BIO 1220, BIO 1221, BIO 2150, BIO 2410, BIO 2411, CHM 1410, HSC 1010, VET 1010, VET 1011). During the ranking process, science courses taken at Baker are weighted higher than transfer courses.
- Each prerequisite course may only be repeated once.
- Students may not repeat more than two prerequisite courses in total. Patterns of course withdrawals and “W” grades may negatively impact admissibility.
- Note: Program eligibility and ranking are calculated using in progress grades in the application term. Academic eligibility is reaffirmed at the completion of all prerequisite courses after the conclusion of the active semester.
- Complete a background check verifying program and professional track eligibility.
- Submit a Professional Program Application to confirm your program and campus selection.
- Qualified students are ranked using the criteria outlined above, and seat offers are extended based on program preference, seat availability, and ranking results.
Appeal for Extenuating Circumstances: Students who are unable to meet these requirements due to extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal for consideration to the program. This appeal should be submitted in writing to the Dean of the College of Nursing or the College of Health Science.
Program-Specific Requirements
Program Prerequisites
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 1210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
Program Prerequisites
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 1210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
Semester 1
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHM 1410 | Chemistry of Life |
Semester 1
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 1210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 1220 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
Application Process
**Note: The Professional Program Application Opens on March 16, 2026.
- Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to complete this application.
- Once offered a program seat, you will have seven days to accept or decline your offer before the seat is forfeited and offered to the next qualified student.
- Transfer Credits: If you completed any prerequisite or required courses at another institution, you must submit an Official Transcript to Baker College by the application priority deadline.
- If you do not yet have access to the application, please request it here.
