Most of our Health Sciences programs have special admission requirements. Admission to Pasadena City College does not guarantee admission to these particular programs. You must apply and be accepted to the program in order to begin taking classes. In addition to applying to the programs many programs require completion of a criminal background check and toxicology screening tests to be eligible to participate in our laboratories and within our clinical affiliate sites. For specific information please review the program description home page or contact the Health Science office.
Anesthesia Technology
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: November 28 - Feb 15
Apply to Anesthesia TechnologyDental Assisting
Restricted access Special Application
Reservable space available. Filing Period: April 30 - June 30 (Fall Enrollment) and October 1- December 1 (Spring Enrollment)
Apply to Dental AssistingDental Hygiene
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: March 1 - April 1
Restorative Dentistry
Restricted access Special Application
Reservable space available. Applications Accepted Year-Round
Apply to Restorative DentalEmergency Medical Technician
No special admission requirements! Just apply and enroll at PCC, and register for EMMED 101A.
Get Started at PCCGerontology
No special admission requirements! Just complete the application and enrollment steps to attend PCC, and you can being working towards a Gerontology certificate.
Get Started at PCCMedical Assisting
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: March 14 - May 1 for Fall admission// September 15 - October 31 for Spring admission
Apply to Medical AssistingRegistered Nursing
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: April 1 - April 15 for admission to the Fall semester program // August 1 - August 15 for admission to the Spring semester program
Apply to Registered NursingVocational Nursing
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: March 1 - April 1
Apply to Vocational NursingCareer Ladder Nursing
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: January 1 - January 24 for Summer Admission // July 5 - July 20 for Fall Admission
Apply to Career Ladder NursingRadiologic Technology
Restricted access Special Admission Requirements
Prerequisites Required for Admission
Reservable space available. Filing Period: Applications must be submitted online from December 6 to January 6
Apply to Radiologic Technology