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Adult Education

IT'S TIME TO

GO BACK TO SCHOOL

At MercyPLUS, we embrace the unique paths students take to get to our classrooms. We are committed to your success — regardless of where you are in life. Going back to college can be intimidating; however, it is our goal to make the transition as stress-free as possible. Pursuing a healthcare degree at MercyPLUS will allow you to achieve your career goals at the pace that fits best with your schedule.

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AT MERCYPLUS

YOU'RE NOT ALONE 

If you think you might stand out from the crowd as an adult student, you’re wrong. Nearly 1/3 of our student population is made up of non-traditional students — we’re a diverse bunch! You’ll meet friends and peers with goals and lives just like your own.

Life is busy as a MercyPLUS student, but there’s still time for fun and networking with your peers. After your acceptance, your enrollment coach will provide you with more information about the role that you can have in your program’s organizations. Plus, every preceptor or observation experience is a chance to make an impression for future career opportunities.

 

EXPLORE COSTS

Our no-surprise tuition makes earning your healthcare degree even more obtainable. 

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EXPLORE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

We offer a number of online, accredited career paths tailored to meet your unique situation. 

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EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS

More than $300,000 in scholarships are available annually! Learn more about scholarships available at MercyPLUS.

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SCHEDULING AND COURSEWORK

ENJOY FLEXIBILITY 

Life doesn’t need to stop completely just so you can attend school. MercyPLUS offers 10-week courses intentionally scheduled to align with your work or personal holiday and social activities. All MercyPLUS degrees are designed to allow you to continue working while in school. Programs are self-paced, meaning you can take as few or as many courses as you want each quarter. Need to take some time off? No problem! We'll be here when you're ready to jump back in!

 

PLUS TUITION

ENJOY AFFORDABILITY 

Our no-surprise PLUS Tuition is designed for your convenience. We don't add technology or student activities fees to your costs. In addition, you can qualify for scholarships and financial aid — the FAFSA has no age limit. In the 2018-2019 school-year, our average student’s financial aid package totaled nearly $15,500.
 

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CUTTING-EDGE CLINICALS

If you want to complete a healthcare degree, go to the school that offers the best opportunities and uses the latest techniques and technologies! With our healthcare partners and affiliations, our degrees are designed in collaboration with healthcare experts. This ensures you graduate well-networked, with the skills necessary to make an immediate impact in your career. 

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Apply. Graduate. Save lives. Next step before transforming into a life-saving hero: complete the form below. Your Enrollment Coach is waiting to answer any questions you may have.

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Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu

PHONE
Admissions: (515) 635-1133
General: (515) 643-3180

About Us

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer online and face-to-face or hybrid master's degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses. Mercy College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.

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Connect with Mercy College of Health Sciences to hear more about the enrollment process and get your questions answered. Book a 15 minute virtual meeting on our calendar to start the conversation! 

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