Bergen Community College
A collaborative agreement between Felician University and Bergen Community College which allows students to transfer academic credits from Bergen Community College to Felician creating a seamless transition to earn a baccalaureate degree. Programs include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with opportunities for graduate course work in the senior year with progression towards a Master’s degree.
Mercer County Community College
Residents and workers of Mercer County Community College market region to complete upper level courses required for certain Felician undergraduate and graduate degree programs on the campus of Mercer County Community College.
Middlesex County College
Agreement that enables residents and workers of the college’s market region of NJ to complete the upper division courses required for certain Felician University undergraduate and/or graduate Education, Psychology, Business or Nursing degree programs on the campus of MCC.
New York Chiropractic College
Pre-professional Program at Felician University
In the accelerated pre-professional Chiropractic Program, you will spend three years at Felician and earn your Bachelor of Science in Biology from Felician University upon successful completion of your first year of courses at New York Chiropractic College (NYCC).
- Complete approximately 96 pre-professional credits (47 credits in the General Education Curriculum Commons and 49 credits in required natural sciences and related courses) within the first three years at Felician.
- Earn your Bachelor of Science in Biology from Felician upon successful completion of your first year of courses at NYCC.
- Earn your Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) upon completion of the remainder of the required coursework (approximately two years) at NYCC.
Applying to New York Chiropractic College
Advisors are available one-on-one and can help you navigate application time lines, requirements, and program prerequisites.
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.10 and a minimum grade of “C” in all math and science courses.
- Apply for admission to New York Chiropractic College for your professional coursework.
- Provide three letters of recommendation, including at least one letter from a Doctor of Chiropractic.
- Participate in an admissions interview.
Major Requirements
A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH 160 College Algebra.
Required Pre-Professional Core (47 credits)
- BIO 104 General Biology II
- BIO 205 Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 206 Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 405 Genetics
- BIO 409 Biology Seminar
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 360 Biochemistry OR CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II
- MATH 161 Precalculus
- PHYS 103 General Physics I
- PHYS 104 General Physics II
- Professional Courses at NYCC
- Chiropractic Curriculum
New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan
Pre-professional Program at Felician University
In the pre-professional Podiatry Program, you will spend about three years at Felician University and earn your Bachelor of Science in Biology from Felician upon successful completion of your first year of courses at New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan.
- Complete approximately 96 pre-professional credits (47 credits in the General Education Curricular Commons and 49 credits in required natural sciences and related courses) within the first three years at Felician. You must complete your coursework at Felician University with a 3.00 GPA and earn a minimum of “C” in all specified science courses.
- Apply to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at the end of your second year at Felician, one year prior to your desired term of entry into the podiatry program. Applications must be received by June 30 for September admission the following year.
- Earn your Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from New York College of Podiatric Medicine upon completion of the remainder of the required coursework (approximately three additional years).
Applying to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Advisors are available one-on-one and can help you navigate application time lines, requirements and program prerequisites.
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and a minimum grade of “C” in all math and science courses.
- Attain MCAT scores at least equal to NYCPM’s current minimum.
- Secure a satisfactory evaluation in a personal interview.
- Submit three favorable letters of recommendation.
Required Biology Courses (21 credits)
- BIO 104 General Biology II
- BIO 202 Microbiology
- BIO 205 Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 206 Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 405 Genetics
- BIO 409 Biology Seminar
Related Requirements (30 credits)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II
- MATH 161 Precalculus
- PHYS 103 General Physics I
- PHYS 104 General Physics II
Professional Courses at New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Curriculum (4 years)
Raritan Valley Community College
Provides students enrolled in the RVCC associate’s degree program the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science, within Business, Management, Marketing & Healthcare Administration, at Felician University on-site at RVCC.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Enables employees and regional Registered Nurses to complete their BSN on-site at RWJ Rahway Hospital.
Rutgers
Articulated Programs
Physical Therapy
In the pre-professional Physical Therapy Program, you will spend three years at Felician University and earn your Bachelor of Science in Biology from Felician University upon successful completion of your first year of courses at Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions (Rutgers-SHRP).
The Rutgers Physical Therapy Program specializes in doctoral-level education for students wishing to become physical therapists. Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program receive a state-of-the-art education that prepares them to be in the forefront of the physical therapy profession.
- Complete approximately 96 pre-professional credits (47 credits in the General Education Curricular Commons and 49 credits in required natural sciences and related courses) within the first three years at Felician.
- Earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Felician University upon successful completion of your first year of courses (45 credits) at Rutgers-SHRP.
- Earn your Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Rutgers-SHRP upon successful completion of the remainder of the required coursework (approximately two additional years).
Applying to Rutgers-SHRP
Advisors are available one-on-one and can help you navigate application time lines, requirements and program prerequisites.
- Maintain a competitive GPA (A–B range).
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physical therapy profession through work or volunteer experience, and provide evidence of community service and/or leadership.
- Formally apply to the Rutgers-SHRP Physical Therapy program for the professional component of the program by October 1 of your junior year.
- Obtain competitive scores on all three sections (verbal, quantitative and analytical) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Provide three letters of recommendation, including two from physical therapists.
- Arrange a personal interview.
Pre-Professional Requirements
A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH160 College Algebra.
Required Biology Courses (21 credits)
- BIO 104 General Biology II
- BIO 202 Microbiology
- BIO 205 Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 206 Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 405 Genetics
- BIO 409 Biology Seminar
Related Requirements (34 credits)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 360 Biochemistry
- MATH 161 Precalculus
- MATH 262 Calculus I
- PHYS 103 General Physics I
- PHYS 104 General Physics II
Professional Courses at Rutgers-SHP
- Physical Therapy
Sage Colleges School of Health
Pre-professional Program at Felician University
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Program is a collaborative agreement program between Felician University and The Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences, located in Troy and Albany, New York.
Students in the entry-level component for the Occupational Therapy Program complete a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Felician University and complete specific OT program course prerequisites at Felician. You will earn your Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at The Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences.
Applying to Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences
Advisors are available one-on-one and can help you navigate application time lines, requirements, and program prerequisites. You will receive preferred admission to the Sage School of Health Sciences for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree by demonstrating the following:
- Maintain a minimum overall 3.25 GPA that includes the completion of OT program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (see Required Courses) and a 3.0 prerequisite science GPA.
- Apply for admission to The Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences by June 1 of the year preceding your graduation from Felician.
- Submit completed graduate application packet with supplemental documents: resume, clinical observation form, program prerequisite record, OT program academic standards statement, career goals statement/personal essay and online application for admission.
- Submit two letters of reference from Felician University faculty members.
Biology Electives
(4 courses, from at least 3 categories; 13-16 credits)
- Category 1 (Structural Biology)
- BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIO 305 Embryology
- Category 2 (Health-Related)
- BIO 307 Pathophysiology
- BIO 308 Virology
- BIO 403 Immunology
- Category 3 (Molecular Biology)
- BIO 310 Cell Biology
- BIO 360 Biochemistry (also listed as CHEM 360)
- Category 4 (Ecology/Evolutionary Biology)
- BIO 209 Evolution
- BIO 306 Ecology
Professional courses at Sage Graduate School
Occupational Therapy curriculum (2+ years)
* A grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable for BIO 202 Microbiology and MATH 160 College Algebra.
St. Barnabas Medical Center
Employees of St. Barnabas Medical Center may complete the courses required for Felician University’s BSN, MSN, Master of Healthcare Admin or Doctorate of Nursing Practice on-site at St. Barnabas Medical Center or online, as appropriate
Sussex County Community College
Enables Sussex County Community College students to complete the upper level courses required for (Education, Criminal Justice, Business and Nursing) Felician University undergraduate and/or graduate degrees on-site at SCCC.