You may graduate with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree under any of these three options. These options are designed to accommodate various student needs. They are not different degree programs.
Designed for anyone who wishes to become a nurse, no prior experience or degrees required.
Major Course Requirements required for admission:
| ENC1101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 credits |
| PHI2604 | Critical Thinking and Ethics | 3 credits |
| DEP2000 | Human Growth & Development | 3 credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (or higher level MAC or MGF college level Math course. Course must be considered College level by MDC | 3 credits |
| CHM1033 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| CHM1033L | Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab | 1 credit |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 credits |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab | 1 credit |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 credits |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab | 1 credit |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology | 3 credits |
HSC 0003/0003L – Introduction to Health Care must be successfully completed prior to applying to the program (or show proof of waiver that can be obtained through The School of Health Sciences, if applicable).
BSC2085/L and BSC2086/L must be completed within the past 10 years from the date of entry to the program.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete MAC1105 as this course will best prepare a student for Pharmacology math.
Composite score of > 60% on the ATI TEAS entrance exam is required. The ATI TEAS exam must be taken with Miami Dade College Testing and Assessment department. Please visit the medical testing page for more information.
CGS 1060C- Introduction to Microcomputer Usage
This course must be satisfied for completion of the Associate in Science Degree. Course satisfaction can be accomplished through examination or by successful class attendance in the course. This requirement may also be completed for students with an AA degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution recognized by MDC.
Designed for students with a license or certificate in specific healthcare fields. Benjamín León School of Nursing makes final approval of license.
Major Course Requirements required for admission:
| ENC1101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 credits |
| PHI2604 | Critical Thinking and Ethics | 3 credits |
| DEP2000 | Human Growth & Development | 3 credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (or higher level MAC or MGF college level Math course. Course must be considered College level by MDC | 3 credits |
| CHM1033 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| CHM1033L | Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab | 1 credit |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 credits |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab | 1 credit |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 credits |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab | 1 credit |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology | 3 credits |
For LPNs applying to the Benjamin Leon School of Nursing's Transition program who have not practiced in the past five years, must defer to the FL Board of Nursing website for remedial course completion prior to applying.
HSC 0003/0003L – Introduction to Health Care must be successfully completed prior to applying to the program (or show proof of waiver that can be obtained through The School of Health Sciences, if applicable).
BSC2085/L and BSC2086/L must be completed within the past 10 years from the date of entry to the program.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete MAC1105 as this course will best prepare a student for Pharmacology math.
Composite score of > 60% on the ATI TEAS entrance exam is required.
CGS 1060C- Introduction to Microcomputer Usage
This course must be satisfied for completion of the Associate in Science Degree. Course satisfaction can be accomplished through examination or by successful class attendance in the course. This requirement may also be completed for students with an AA degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution recognized by MDC.
Designed for college graduates holding a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by MDC.
Major Course Requirements required for admission:
| DEP2000 | Human Growth & Development | 3 credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (or higher level MAC or MGF college level Math course. Course must be considered College level by MDC | 3 credits |
| CHM1033 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| CHM1033L | Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab | 1 credit |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 credits |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab | 1 credit |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 credits |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab | 1 credit |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology | 3 credits |
Must hold a completed baccalaureate degree prior to applying.
HSC 0003/0003L – Introduction to Health Care must be successfully completed prior to applying to the program (or show proof of waiver that can be obtained through The School of Health Sciences, if applicable).
BSC2085/L and BSC2086/L must be completed within the past 10 years from the date of entry to the program.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete MAC1105 as this course will best prepare a student for Pharmacology math.
Composite score of >60% on the ATI TEAS entrance exam is required.
Note: Students with a foreign degree will need to have a course-by-course evaluation by a NACES approved company. Additionally, those who graduated from an institution located in a country whose native language is not English will need to have a translation by an approved company, and passing TOEFL or IELTS scores in order to validate their foreign degree. Students who do not have the ability to have their foreign baccalaureate degrees posted to MDC must see an advisor at the Medical Campus to discuss their options. (madvisement@mdc.edu / 305-237-4141)
CGS 1060C- Introduction to Microcomputer Usage
This course must be satisfied for completion of the Associate in Science Degree. Course satisfaction can be accomplished through examination or by successful class attendance in the course. This requirement may also be completed for students with an AA degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution recognized by MDC.