Application and Selection Process

Students desiring to major in a Surgical Technology Program must meet all previous admission requirements for acceptance to St. Philip's College and the Allied Health Department. These include the following

• SPC Admissions
• Allied Health Admission Requirements
• Proof of Immunizations prior to clinical (mid September)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) PPD current year of application
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus within 10 years
  • Hepatitis A series
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening Test

All students must also meet the following prerequisites by the start of the program with a GPA of 2.5 or higher

• BIOL 2420 Microbiology and Pathology
• HITT 1305 Basic Medical Terminology (with grade of C or higher)
• BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology (with grade of C or higher)
• ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I

The student applying to the Surgical Technology Program must complete an application form and be available for interview by the faculty. Criteria for selection is based on interview, application, essay, completed prerequisites and GPA. Please see Admissions for further information.

Applications are only being accepted for the fall program during the prior spring semester. Deadline for applications is March 31 of every year.

Applications are available online by selecting this Application Form.