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Selective Admissions for Health Sciences

There are several MassBay programs (listed below) in the Health Sciences that require you to earn a minimum Grade Point Average in select prerequisite courses and/or meet other criteria before you are eligible for admission. These requirements are explained in detail at the Nursing and Allied Health Profession Programs Information Sessions → which are program-specifc, and are held throughout the year.

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What is Selective Admissions?

The application deadline for new students who are pursuing a certificate or associate degree for the fall 2026 semester is Friday, August 28, 2026.

There are two distinct applications required for admissions to the Health Sciences programs:

MassBay Community College Application

If you’ve never previously enrolled at MassBay, you must first complete and submit a MassBay Application, and select your target health sciences program on page 2. Once your application has been processed, you will be classified as a General Studies student with a concentration in your target health Sciences program. This will be your MassBay student classification until you have completed your target Health Sciences program’s admissions requirements, as well as the College’s general education requirements. When you are accepted and enrolled, you need to receive immunizations before you attend classes as a full-time student. Please file the General Student Immunization Form.

Health Sciences Selective Application

The selective Health Sciences programs each accept a limited number of students and there is a secondary application process

Please direct any questions to admissions@massbay.edu. 

Health Sciences students must also file a second Immunization Form for Health Sciences Students, and meet Health Sciences — Health and Background Check Requirements

Common Clinical Requirements for MassBay Health Sciences Programs

In an effort to be transparent and assist students with their planning, we are sharing the common clinical requirements. These requirements are essential for ensuring that all students are adequately prepared for their clinical placements and can provide safe and effective care to patients.

Common Clinical Requirements*

  • CORI
  • SORI
  • Fingerprinting
  • COVID Vaccination
  • Flu Vaccination
  • TB Screening
  • Drug testing
  • Hepatitis B Titer demonstrating immunity

Please note that these requirements are subject to change based on clinical affiliation requirements.

*Subject to change based on clinical affiliation requirements.

Health Sciences Associate Degrees

Nursing | ADN Program Overview

Semester Start: Spring 2027

Program Type: Day
Selective Application opens: July 17, 2026
Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2026
Program Capacity: 34 seats

Semester Start: Fall 2027
Fall 2026 cohort is at capacity and no longer taking applications

Program Type: Day
Selective Application opens: January 22, 2027
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2027
Program Capacity: 36 seats

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Overview
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Selective Admissions Application

 

Semester Start: Fall 2026
Program Type: Full Time Day
Eligibility: Students with completed A.S degree in Health Sciences major or Bachelor degree in any subject 
Selective Application opens: June 1, 2026
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2026
Program Capacity: 10 seats

Rad Tech Program Overview

 

Radiologic Technology — Day
Semester Start: Fall 2027
Fall 2026 cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Fulltime Day
Length: 2 years
Selective Application Opens: December 15, 2026
Deadline to Apply: Feb 15, 2027
Program Capacity: 13 Seats (subject to change)

Radiologic Technology — Flex
Semester Start: Spring 2028
Spring 2027 cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Part-time Evening years 1 & 2, daytime clinical year 3
Length: 3 years
Selective Application Opens: April 15, 2027
Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2027
Program Capacity: 13 Seats (subject to change)

Surgical Technology Overview

Surgical Technology — Evening
Semester Start: Fall 2027

Program Type: Part-time Evening/Flex (Clinical hours are completed during the day)
Length: 2 years
Selective Application Opens: March 1, 2027
Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2027
Program Capacity: 16 seats (subject to change)

 

Surgical Technology — Day 
Semester Start: Fall 2028
Fall 2026 cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Fulltime Day
Length: 2 years
Selective Application Opens: March 1, 2028
Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2028
Program Capacity: 16 seats (subject to change)

Health Sciences Certificate Programs

Nursing PN Overview

Semester Start: Fall 2027
Fall 2026 Cohort is at capacity and no longer taking applications

Program Type: Day
Selective Application opens: January 22, 2027
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2027
Program capacity: 32 seats

Paramedicine — Program Overview

Paramedicine - Day
Semester Start: Fall 2026

Program Type: Day
Eligibility: EMT License required
Length:  3 semesters
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 20 seats

Paramedicine - Evening
Semester Start: Spring 2027

Program Type: Evening
Eligibility: EMT License required
Length:  4 semesters
Selective Application Opens: August 1, 2026
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 20 seats

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Overview

Emergency Medical Technician EMT — Day
Semester Start: Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027
Summer 2026 Cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Day
Length: 1 semester
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application (opens mid-September for 2027 programs)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 24 seats

Emergency Medical Technician EMT — Evening
Semester Start: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027

Program Type: Evening
Length: 1 semester
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application (opens mid-September for 2027 programs)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 24 seats

Central Processing Technology (CPT) Program Overview

Central Processing Technology
Semester Start: Spring 2027, Summer 2027 or Fall 2027
Summer 2026 & Fall 2026 cohorts are at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Evening
Length: 1 semester
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application (opens mid-September for 2027 programs)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 15 seats

Medical Assistant Program Overview

Medical Assistant
Semester Start: Fall 2027
Fall 2026 cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Fulltime 
Length: 2 semesters
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application (opens mid-September for Fall 2027 programs)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 48 seats

Phlebotomy Technician Program Overview

Phlebotomy Technician
Semester Start: Fall 2027
Fall 2026 cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Day
Length: 2 semesters
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application (opens mid-September for Fall 2027 programs)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 24 Seats

Phlebotomy Skills Curriculum Sheet

Phlebotomy Skills
Semester Start: Summer 2027
Summer 2026 cohort is at capacity and no longer accepting applications

Program Type: Day
Length: 1 semesters
Selective Application Opens: N/A - applicants apply through the MassBay General Admissions Application (opens mid-September for Summer 2027 programs)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling Admissions until program reaches capacity
Program Capacity: 24 Seats

Health Sciences | Non-Selective Program

MassBay Medical Coding Program Overview

MassBay Community College General Application

Length: 2 semesters if full time (can be completed part time)
Deadline to Apply: Standard Admissions deadlines apply
Program Type: Day
Semester Start: Fall, Spring or Summer
Mandatory Orientation Session offered each fall.