Specific prerequisites are different between each program. Prerequisites are listed on the admissions page for each Mayo Clinic Office of Non-Clinical Education Program’s opportunities.

Check out our program list for more information.

Modern allied health education requires that the accumulation of scientific knowledge be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of essential skills and professional attitudes and behavior. Our goal is to graduate the best possible healthcare practitioners. We must also ensure that patients are not placed in jeopardy by students with impaired intellectual, physical, or emotional functions.

Therefore, admission to educational programs in the school is offered only to those applicants who meet the qualifications for education and training in the art and science of the respective allied health profession. In addition to holding a minimum of a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), applicants should possess the following general qualities at all times:

• Critical thinking
• Sound judgment
• Excellent communication skills
• Emotional stability and maturity
• Professional and ethical conduct
• Empathy
• Physical and mental stamina
• Ability to learn and function in a wide variety of didactic and clinical settings. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the curriculum standards associated with their chosen program. Students seeking exceptions to these standards or reasonable accommodations should initiate their request with the director of their intended training program.

In addition to these general qualities, admissions committees for each program may require additional specific admission standards. Documentation of these program-specific standards is available from each individual program director. Specific questions about the above requirements may be directed to the program director.

Applicants admitted to Mayo Clinic Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs must also comply with the following prevailing institutional policies and procedures:

• Immunization
• Occupational health review, a physical exam, or both
• Background study and immediate disclosure of any criminal convictions
• Drug screen
• Health insurance
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), confidentiality, and other training deemed necessary by Mayo Clinic and/or the Mayo Clinic program in which you are admitted.

Specific questions about these additional requirements may be directed to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Office of Student Services at 507-255-9200.

Failure to comply or to provide requested documentation is grounds for discontinuing the admission process or rescinding an admission offer.

Mayo Clinic Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, or veteran status. For more information, visit the Office for Diversity.

Admission to Mayo Clinic Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs is generally open to U.S. workers. Therefore, visa sponsorship is generally not available. Certain programs have been granted approval to admit non-U.S. workers, in which case the program-specific website will state such on its admissions page.

U.S. worker refers to those who are authorized to work in the United States, including:

• U.S citizens
• U.S. nationals
• Lawful permanent residents
• Asylees and refugees

Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). Scores from the speaking portion of the exam are given particular consideration in admission decisions. Learn more about the exam and register online at the Educational Testing Service. The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences school code for the TOEFL iBT is 5784.

Applicants who completed their education training outside the U.S. must have their educational transcripts translated (if they are not already in English) and evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an accredited credential evaluation service company prior to submission. Refer to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for a list of qualified companies. The applicant pays for the examination and credential evaluation services.