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Unparalleled clinical rotations. Hands-on learning. Accelerated education. Flexible schedules.

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OUR BODY OF WORK

Since 1899, Mercy College has been transforming students into healthcare professionals. Our degree, certificate, and continuing education courses prepare students to enter the workforce quickly with the critical skills to make an immediate impact.

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LEADING HEALTHCARE

Guided by Catholic values, our expert faculty put classroom theory into practice by utilizing their career experiences as healthcare professionals to ensure students are prepared for roles in service and leadership throughout their own careers. Here's what sets Mercy College apart from the rest: 

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Ready to Chart Your Course as a Mercy College student? Our simple, hassle-free admissions process will have you starting classes in no time, and our admissions team will guide you every step of the way!

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Next step before transforming into a life-saving hero: complete the form below. Our admissions team will get you all the info you need to know.

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Admissions: (515) 635-1133
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About Us

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master's degreesbachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is 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.