Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 57
receipt of a bachelor’ s degree from an accredited college or university
• Applicants are expected to have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first bachelor ' s degree and to have earned C + or better in their science courses.
• Students may not repeat a science or math course more than once.
• Applicants also must provide proof of successful completion of required pre requisitecourses o Nutrition and science courses must have been completed within the past 7 years to be consideredfortransfer into the program. Statistics andDevelopmental Psychology musthave been completed within the last 10years. o Required courses include Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs, Microbiology with lab, General Chemistry I and II with lab or Gwynedd Mercy University’ s Chemistry 111 For Allied Health Sciences and lab( includes organic and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry), Principles of Nutrition( taught by a registered dietician), Statistics, and Development Psychology( covering the life span). o Thesecourses are offered by GwyneddMercy University. More informationcan be foundon the website.
Following acceptance to the program, students will need to take the following steps before beginning the nursing coursework:
• Pass a criminal background and child abuse records check
• * Undergo a drug screening and FBI fingerprinting *
• Provide a certificate of health from a primary care provider, including immunization information
• Provide proof of CPR certification and personal health insurance
Students will also need to obtain an annual flu vaccination and PPD screening throughout the duration of your program and meet vaccination requirements of your clinical sites.
* These background checks require a U. S. social security number. Advanced Placement Students
Applicants who have completed work in Advanced Placement Programs in high school may submit the results of the Advanced Placement Examination from the College Board.
College credit will be awarded for a satisfactory examination score of 3 or higher. Students awarded such credit in English or mathematics will not be required to take the placement test in that area.( Refer to Placement Assessments for English and Mathematics).
Dual Credit
Students who have completed college credits while enrolled in high school are considered first-time freshman status upon enrollment at the University. In order for any college credits obtained in high school to be accepted, transcripts must be received from an accredited institution, and the student must have received a C or higher in the course. Courses will be evaluated by the Registrar’ s Office and program director for GMercyU course equivalencies and consideration of credit toward degree requirements.