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The Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private, Catholic institution for higher education. It was first started as the Mercy Hospital Training School in 1899 by the Sisters of Mercy. The college got its present name in 1995 and it aims at providing quality education to the students in the field of health care. The Mercy College of Health Science offers the students with bachelor’s, associate’s and certificate degree programs in a number of areas such as humanities, mathematical science, natural science, and physical therapist assistant. The college also offers an advanced specialty certificate program on nuclear medicine technology. The college has the following three divisions:
- Allied Health Division
- Division of Liberal Arts and Science
- Nursing Division
Mercy College of Health Science has an active Greek life consisting of honor societies such as Sigma Theta Tau and Alpha Beta kappa. The college also has various special interest societies such as Society of Nuclear Medicine, Association of Nursing Students and the American Association of Medical Assistants. The college also has an active Student Senate.
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Campus Location928 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
USA
Main Tel: (515) 643-3180
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Mercy College Of Health Sciences HighlightsWhere Mercy College Of Health Sciences stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 193 | 6 | | Bachelor | 28 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 18 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Mercy College Of Health Sciences was 680 in 2007 (523 full-time equivalent). About 8% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 92% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Mercy College Of Health Sciences participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 39 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Mercy College Of Health Sciences Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 56% | | Women | 50% | | All | 50% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (44 awarded) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (194 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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