Limited Enrollment Programs
We are getting rid of waitlists! Learn more below.
No More Waitlists
That's right. York Technical College is removing waitlists for its limited enrollment programs. This includes Medical Laboratory Technology, Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, Dental Hygiene and Assisting, Registered Nursing, and Licensed Practical Nursing.
The removal of waitlists brings new requirements to enter each program. All changes, including minimum required GPA, and specific course grades are listed in detail below.
General Changes
All student applications will be graded on a 30 point scale. A perfect 30 is not required for acceptance into a program, but applications closer to 30 points will be prioritized. To maintain complete transparency about our process, a complete breakdown of all 30 points is listed in the sections below.
While each program has changes related to specific course requirements and tests, there are two requirements all students must meet regardless of the program they hope to enter.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA through their prerequisite classes.
- Points will be assigned to applications based on GPA.
- 4.0 - 3.75 = 4 points
- 3.74 - 3.5 = 3 points
- 3.49 - 3.25 = 2 points
- 3.24 - 3.0 = 1 point
- Points will be assigned to applications based on GPA.
- Students must score a 59 or higher on the TEAS Exam. This includes a scoring 59 or higher on the reading subcategory.
- Points will be assigned to applications based on TEAS score.
- 91 - 100 = 4 points
- 78 - 90 = 3 points
- 59 - 77 = 2 points
- TEAS is a standardized test that assesses skills in math, science, english, and reading.
- TEAS can only be taken three times per calendar year.
- The test costs an average of $120???
- Points will be assigned to applications based on TEAS score.
Program Specific Changes
In addition to general changes, each program has specific requirements, like prerequisite courses, needed for entry.
Medical Laboratory Technology Course Prerequisites
In addition to standard prerequisite courses, Medical Laboratory Technology students must pass the following courses with a C or higher.*
- Biology 112 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Chemistry 105 - General Organic & Biochemistry
- Math 155 - Contemporary Mathematics
For each course above, students who earn an A will receive 3 points, students who earn a B will receive 2 points, and students who earn a C will receive 1 point.
*Although a C is a passing grade, a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher throughout the completion of all prerequisites to be accepted into the MLT program.
Additional Information for Entry
- Current Healthcare Licensures or Certifications
- While not mandatory, individuals with current certifications can verify their credentials with academic advising or a clinical coordinator. This will earn applicants a total of 1 point.
- Completion of Allied Health Services Certificate
- Students must maintain a 3.0 when completing this certificate...Students who complete the certificate will earn 5 points on their application. what is this again?
- Prior credit hours from York Technical College
- While not mandatory, prior credit earned may increase your chances for admission into the MLT program.
- Credit from Workforce and Economic Development courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Students who submit proof of credit for prior learning will earn 1 point on their application.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited univeristy.
- Applicants who provide proof of a bachelor's degree will earn points based on the
type of degree
- Bachelor's of Science (Healthcare field) = 3 points
- Bachelor's of Science (Non-healthcare field) = 2 points
- Bachelor's of Arts = 1 point
- Applicants who provide proof of a bachelor's degree will earn points based on the
type of degree
- Residing in our service area
- To continue serving our communities first, residents of York County, Chester County, and Lancaster County will be prioritized over applicants who live outside of our service area.
- Address veritication will be completed by our Registrar's Office.
- Applicants who provide proof of residence in our service area will receive 1 point.
- Active Military and Veterans
- Both active military and Veterans who received an honorable discharge will receive a boost to their application.
- Applicants who provide proof they have current good standing or an honorable discharge will earn 1 point.
- Successful completion of a General Information Session in D2L titled, "Allied Health
and Nursing Careers for Aspiring Students."
- This self registration course (link) must be completed within a year of your application being submitted.
- Applicants must pass the 20 question exam at the end of the course.
- Applicants who complete the course and 20 question exam will receive 1 point.
Surgical Technology Course Prerequisites
In addition to standard prerequisite courses, Surgical Technology students must pass the following courses with a C or higher.*
- Biology 112 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology 134 - Fundamental Microbiology Concepts
- Math 103 - Quantitative Reasoning
*Although a C is a passing grade, a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher throughout the completion of all prerequisites to be accepted into the Surg Tech program.
Additional Information for Entry
- Current Healthcare Licensures or Certifications
- While not mandatory, individuals with current certifications can verify their credentials with academic advising or a clinical coordinator to receive a boost to their application.
- Completion of Allied Health Services Certificate
- Students must maintain a 3.0 when completing this certificate...what is this again?
- Prior credit hours from York Technical College
- While not mandatory, prior credit earned may increase your chances for admission into the MLT program.
- Credit from Workforce and Economic Development courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited univeristy.
- Providing proof of a bachelor's degree will increase your chances of admission.
- Residing in our service area
- To continue serving our communities first, residents of York County, Chester County, and Lancaster County will be prioritized over applicants who live outside of our service area.
- Address veritication will be completed by our Registrar's Office.
- Active Military and Veterans
- Both active military and Veterans who received an honorable discharge will receive a boost to their application.
- Successful completion of a General Information Session in D2L titled, "Allied Health
and Nursing Careers for Aspiring Students."
- This self registration course (link) must be completed within a year of your application being submitted.
- Applicants must pass the 20 question exam at the end of the course.