Eligibility Requirements

• Meet general admission requirements.
• An ACT math main score of 19, better, or eligibility to enter Math 101 by the fall semester of entrance year into the program.
• An overall high school grade point average of 2.8 or better on a 4.0 scale, or a score of 45 on each of the GED exams.
• Have completed with a “C” or better one unit of high school algebra, one unit of high school biology and one unit of high school chemistry (ACT/SAT equivalent score of 19 in mathematics will substitute for the algebra course).
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  Be enrolled at Bluefield State University or another accredited institution of higher learning prior to application, having completed a minimum of 12 credit hours** and achieving a 2.8 or better grade point average. A “C” grade or better is required in each of the following: one mathematics course, one biology course and one introductory chemistry course. (Also required for college students are copies of their high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores). ** Developmental education courses will not be considered.
• Complete the ATI TEAS Admission test with a proficient or higher overall score. Completion of ATI TEAS does not meet all requirements for admissions to the program. ATI TEAS can be taken September 1 – January 31 each year. ATI TEAS can be taken twice. Score on the ATI TEAS are valid for two academic years.
• Completion of Health 100, with a “C” or better, prior to admission to the program is highly recommended.
• Applicants exceeding these academic standards and course requirements will be given first priority.