Admissions Requirements for the Medical Assisting Program

Admission requirements include:

• High school diploma or a General Educational Development diploma (GED)
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
• Personal essay
• Submission of an application
• Pass a criminal background check
• Meet all additional qualifications

For your personal essay, please write a two-page summary divided into two parts:

• Part 1, tell us about:
  • Your Background
  • Your personal goals
  • Reason for choosing the Medical Assistant program
  • Reason for choosing Northwestern Health Sciences University
• Part 2: Describe a major personal accomplishment and your reason for this selection.

Type of Admission:

• Competitive program, priority deadlines