Health Sciences Admissions

Admission Information: 

• Spring application deadline September 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (30 credits). See Program Details for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8.
• Students must contact Patrick Hoier, Program Manager (phoier@hccfl.edu), before applying to the program. 

 Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline June 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
• Copy of valid National Certification from the ARRT or NMCTB (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and/or Radiation Therapy)
• Copy of valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certification/license
• Copy of valid CPR certification by the American Heart Association

Program Details 

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline June 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• College-level English and Math required. Students must achieve a minimum score on a placement test (SAT, ACT, or PERT) or have completed previous college-level coursework. Placement tests must have been taken with in the last two years. For coursework equivalency, a referral to take a placement test, or to determine score cut-offs, contact an HCC Academic Advisor at any campus. Please note:
  • Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline. Students who prefer not to retake older math classes can meet the math requirement by taking a college placement test before the deadline.
  • Meeting the Senate Bill 1720 placement test exemption does not satisfy the minimum test score or college-level English and Math requirement.
• Must be a high school graduate and 18 years old before the first day of classes.
• For questions, contact Mr. Ash Dubal, Program Manager, at adubal@hccfl.edu.

Program Details

Dental Hygiene

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (22 credits). See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Attend a Program Information Session. See the Program Details page to register.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (18 credits). See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Attend a Program Information Session. See the Program Details page to register.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (18 credits). See Program Details for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Attend a Program Information Session. See the Program Details page to register.

Program Details 

Please note: this program is currently on pause and is not accepting applications.

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline April 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
• Copy of valid National Certification from the ARRT or NMCTB (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and/or Radiation Therapy)
• Copy of valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certification/license
• Copy of valid CPR certification by the American Heart Association

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline June 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Minimum 2.8 overall GPA
• TEAS test scores.
  • See the TEAS test site for information about the test and how to register.
  • Students will be ranked by their math and science scores.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (22 credits). See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Nursing Basic
  • Fall application deadline May 15
  • Spring application deadline August 15
• Nursing LPN Transition
  • Summer application deadline January 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline. See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8
• TEAS test scores: Students are allowed 3 attempts per calendar year (January through December) to achieve a passing score of 60 or higher. Students must have at least 30 days in between attempts. 
  • Passing the TEAS test does  not guarantee admission, but not passing means the applicant will not be considered for admission.
  • See the TEAS test site for information about the test and how to register.
•  LPN Transition program only: If you completed your LPN Program more than 5 years ago, you must include an employment verification letter (on official employer letterhead) or an email as proof of 6 consecutive months of full-time employment as an LPN during the last three years.

Nursing Program Details Nursing LPN Transition Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Spring application deadline September 15
• Summer application deadline January 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of the EMT program - Provide an official transcript showing successful completion of the EMT program is required. If the institution where the EMT program was completed does not provide students with an official transcript, a diploma/certificate showing successful completion and the hours/duration of the program will be accepted as proof of completion.
• Minimum EMT program GPA and overall GPA of 2.0 (If your overall GPA is below 2.0, meet with an academic advisor to work on raising your GPA before applying to the program).
• College-level English and Math required. Students must achieve a minimum score on a placement test (SAT, ACT, or PERT) or have completed previous college-level coursework. Placement tests must have been taken with in the last two years. For coursework equivalency, a referral to take a placement test, or to determine score cut-offs, contact an HCC Academic Advisor at any campus. Please note:
  • Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline. Students who prefer not to retake older math classes can meet the math requirement by taking a college placement test before the deadline.
  • Meeting the Senate Bill 1720 placement test exemption does not satisfy the minimum test score or college-level English and Math requirement.
• Copy of Florida EMT license/certification card
• If you work with any of the below community of interest employers, you must submit an employment verification letter or email from the supervisor or human resources confirming full-time employment as an EMT or firefighter. Job offers or hiring letter/emails are not accepted. 
  • City of Tampa Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Plant City Fire Rescue
  • Temple Terrace Fire Department
  • TransCare
  • American Medical Response
  • Americare
  • Sun City Rescue Squad
  • Advent Health – Wesley Chapel

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline. See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Attend a Program Information Session. See the Program Details page to register.

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (13 credits). See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)

Program Details

Admission Information:

• Fall application deadline May 15
• Transition Program: Summer application deadline TBA
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (21 credits). See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Attend a Program Information Session. See the Program Details page to register.
• Transition Program: Copy of the Florida Respiratory Care Technician certification/license.

Respiratory Care Program Details Respiratory Care Transition Program Details

• Fall application deadline February 15
• Spring application deadline September 15
• Official High School or GED and ALL post-secondary transcripts are required. HCC transcript is not required. If you did not submit these along with your general HCC application, see our Transcripts webpage for details on how to submit. The My Documents section of MyHCC Self-Service will be updated to confirm that we have received your transcripts.
• Completion of ALL prerequisite coursework before or by the application deadline (17 credits). See the Program Details page for the list of prerequisite courses. (Note: Math and Science prerequisites must be retaken if older than 7 years before the deadline.)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8
• Attend a Program Information Session. See the Program Details page to register.

Program Details