Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Health Professions
Gwynedd Mercy University offers the following health professions programs :
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Occupational Science / Occupational Therapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care
Admissions Requirements and Procedures for Health Professions Degree Programs Applicants for these programs are required to have proficiency in mathematical skills requisite for the study of science and units in high school biology and additional science courses , as required by specific programs : Occupational Science ; Radiation Therapy [ Math --Algebra , Calculus or Trigonometry ; Science --Biology and Physics recommended ]; Radiologic Technology [ Math--Geometry ; Algebra ; Science-- Chemistry ; Physics or Anatomy and Physiology ]; Respiratory Care [ chemistry or physics ]. Science and mathematics courses evaluated by program director .
In addition , the Health Professions faculty has specified non-academic criteria , technical standards , which all applicants / students are expected to meet in order to participate in the health programs . These criteria include the following areas : Observations ; Communications ; Motor Functions ; Intellectual- Conceptual , Integrative , and Quantitative Abilities ; and Behavioral and Social Attributes .
See also specific academic program admission requirements .
Academic Standards Without exception , students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale for all course work completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . Some programs have established a minimum grade point average higher than 2.00 on a 4.00 scale . Some programs also use a component of the overall grade point average , such as math / science grade point average . See specific grade point average information for each program in the handbook for that program and / or in this catalog .
All students in health programs must maintain a grade of C or better in all concentration courses and natural science requirements . ( C- is not acceptable ). The program specific policy on repeating a course in which a student has earned below a “ C ” grade is outlined in the student handbook for that program and / or in this catalog .
Technical Standards for Admission and Retention A degree in one of the health sciences attests to the mastery of knowledge and skills . It follows from this that graduates of the health programs must possess the essential knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations , and render a wide spectrum of patient care in a safe and effective manner .
The Health Professions faculty has specified nonacademic criteria , Technical Standards , which all applicants / students are expected to meet in order to participate in the health programs .
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