Secure your future. Apply now for guaranteed* admission.
Like most institutions, Baker College health science programs have limited enrollment, meaning only a select number of students are admitted into the program each term. As demand for health science majors continues to grow, students must compete academically to earn a seat in their chosen program.
*Direct admission allows high-performing high school students who meet and maintain eligibility requirements to skip the competitive process and receive guaranteed admission into the health science program of their choice.
Eligibility Requirements
High School Requirements
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- 2.7 grade or higher in biology and one other science course
First-Year Requirements
- Complete core credit hours
- For Veterinary Technology (Spring semester start only):
- 15 credits – COM 1010, MTH 1010, BIO 2410 & BIO 2411, VET 1010A & VET 1011
- For Surgical Technology
- 15 credits in General Education – COM 1010, MTH 1010, COM 1020, PSY 2050, General Education Elective
- 14 credits in Health Science – HSC 1010, BIO 1210 & BIO 1211, BIO 1220 & BIO 2221, BIO 2410 & 2411
- For all other programs (must be completed during your first year):
- 15 credits in General Education – COM 1010, MTH 1010, COM 1020, PSY 2050, General Education Elective
- 13 credits in Health Science – HSC 1010, BIO 1210 & BIO 1211, BIO 1220 & BIO 2221, BIO 2150
- For Veterinary Technology (Spring semester start only):
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all general education courses and a grade of 2.7 in all health science courses.
- Submit a Health Science Limited Enrollment Application to confirm program and campus selection.
Programs Available for direct admission.
Don’t delay. Submit your application today!
Students planning to enroll for the Fall 2024 semester must apply by February 1, 2024 to be considered for direct admission.
Important dates and reminders.
Submit your application.
The deadline to apply and submit your transcripts for Fall 2024 is February 1, 2024.
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After submission of a complete application, including transcripts, decisions are made within 14 business days.
Confirm your acceptance.
You must accept or decline your direct admission offer for Fall 2024 by May 1, 2024.
Why Choose Baker College?
Program Quality
Earn your degree with confidence. We’re regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our health science programs have additional specialized industry accreditations.
Superior Faculty.
You’ll graduate ready to lead from day one. Learn from skilled faculty with years of real-world experience working in the fields they teach.
Affordable Education.
Pay less and get more. Our tuition is among the lowest of any four-year institution in Michigan, and our housing costs average about half of other in-state colleges and universities.
Convenience.
Attend classes at a location that works for you. With campuses in Cadillac, Jackson, Muskegon, Owosso, and Royal Oak, you have plenty of options across the state.
