Important Information for Students Applying to Our Health Science Programs
The Health Sciences Division at 91制片厂 offers health education programs that generate a great deal of interest. Because of this, you may be accepted into a program for a future semester. Many of the programs require the completion of courses (prerequisites) as part of the acceptance process 鈥� every Health Science program is listed below and outlines the expectations for admissions. Our goal at 91制片厂 is to work with you and provide access to the education you desire as quickly as possible. Please review the information below to assist you through the application and enrollment process.
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Health Science Admissions Process
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- Be a high school, GED or Adult Diploma graduate prior to taking courses.
- Apply to your program of interest. To apply now, visit our Apply webpage.
- Take the Accuplacer exam in reading, writing, arithmetic and algebra unless otherwise exempt. (To see if you are exempt from the Accuplacer, visit our Apply webpage.)
- Be accepted to the College in either a Health Science/Pre-program (i.e. Health Science/Pre-Nursing) or directly into your program of study.
- Attend a mandatory information session 鈥� if required by your program(s) of interest.
- This will ensure the program you apply to is the right choice for you.
- Dates and times are listed below for individual programs.
- Complete the prerequisite courses specific to your preferred program (if required).
- Students applying to the following programs have additional course听requirements for acceptance (see additional program requirements听below).
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Nursing
- Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine
- Radiography
- Respiratory Therapy
- Students applying to the following programs have additional course听requirements for acceptance (see additional program requirements听below).
- As you complete each of the requirements and prerequisites, you will need to submit proof of completion to the Admissions Office.
- When all prerequisites and requirements for admission are complete, you will be notified that you have been accepted into your program of choice and receive your start date.
- Please note: Because of the high level of interest in the Health Science programs, your start date may be one or more semesters in the future.
- Please note: While you are waiting to enter your formal program we encourage you to enroll and take any non-major courses that may go towards your degree.
Once Accepted
Students accepted into Health Science programs are required to complete a criminal background screening and track immunizations annually 鈥� completion of this requirement should take place two months before taking any clinical course. Please see your acceptance letter for details or reach out to your advisor with any questions. Students accepted to Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing, Paramedicine, Radiography and Respiratory Therapy will receive additional information, via email, about immunizations and background check requirements prior to registering for their first semester clinicals.
Accepted Cardiovascular Technology Students are required to complete a criminal background screening and track immunizations annually 鈥� completion of this requirement should take place two months before taking any clinical course. Contact your advisor if you have questions about Castlebranch requirements. Students who are within two months of their first clinical course should complete their criminal background screening and their immunization tracking requirements by .
Cardiovascular Technology Details & Requirements
We are currently accepting qualified applicants for Fall 2027.
Cardiovascular Technology Prerequisites
- Attend a Virtual Information Session
The Information Session is a required prerequisite for acceptance. We highly recommend that you attend an Information Session early in the process to ensure this program is the right fit for you. If you are a high school student we encourage you to bring a parent or guardian with you. - C (not C-) or better in:
- Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab
- Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab
- Technical Physics
- English Composition
- Technical Math*
- The following score requirements on the ATI TEAS** (Assessment Technology Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills):
- Math 鈥� 68.8% or higher
- Reading 鈥� 72.3% or higher
- English 鈥� 66.7% or higher
- Science 鈥� 57.4% or higher
- Total Score 鈥� 66.1% or higher
*Please note, in lieu of Technical Math, a student can take College Algebra AND Statistics
**All students entering into pre-cardiovascular study in the Fall 2026 semester are required to take and pass the ATI TEAS exam 鈥� details are available in the Information Session.
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine Details & Requirements
We are currently accepting qualified applicants for Fall 2026.
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine Prerequisites
- Attend a Virtual Information Session
The Information Session is a required prerequisite for acceptance. We highly recommend that you attend an Information Session early in the process to ensure this program is the right fit for you. If you are a high school student we encourage you to bring a parent or guardian with you. - State EMT license
- Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab with a grade of C or higher
- Quantitative Reasoning (or higher) with a grade of C or higher
- English Composition with a grade of C or higher
Health Sciences听Details & Requirements
We are currently accepting qualified applicants. This program has no additional requirements.
Nutrition and Dietetics Details & Requirements
We are currently accepting qualified applicants. This program has no additional requirements.
Nursing Details & Requirements
91制片厂 has two nursing program options:
South Portland Traditional Cohort: Admits every fall and spring semester. The next available seats are in the Fall 2027 cohort.
Brunswick Accelerated Cohort: Admits every spring. The next available seats are in the Spring 2028 cohort. This program includes a summer semester, which allows students to complete the four clinical semesters within 16 months of starting. As of the 2026-27 academic year, 91制片厂 is no longer able to offer an evening cohort for the Nursing program.
The 91制片厂 Nursing program is implementing a new admission process starting with the Fall 2027 cohort. If you have attended the Nursing Information Session within the last six months, you have already been made aware of this change. Pre-nursing students who have completed all nursing admission requirements will be reviewed in a pool for admission into a cohort, with seats going to the most qualified applicants. Upon successful completion of all admission checklist items, you will be provided with a form to complete to be reviewed for admission into the upcoming cohort.
All admission requirements and the review form must be completed by the deadline for a student to be eligible for consideration for a cohort.
Fall Cohorts
- Review form opens: Sept. 1
- Submission deadline: April 1
- Decisions announced: May 1
Spring Cohorts
- Review form opens: April 1
- Submission deadline: Sept. 1
- Decisions announced: Oct. 1
All admission requirements remain the same; there have been no changes to our admissions checklist. Once admission requirements are completed, you will continue to notify the Admissions Coordinator (Aidan Fennessy, afennessy@mainecc.edu), who will provide the form upon verification.
Nursing Prerequisites
- Attend a Nursing Information Session
The Information Session is required for acceptance. During this session you will get a detailed overview of our program, have time to ask questions, and ensure this program is the right fit for you. If you are a high school student we encourage you to bring a parent or guardian with you.听