Pursue your bachelor’s degree in health science by building on your associate degree in surgical technology and begin working to expand your professional opportunities today.
BS in Health
Science
(Post-Surgical
Technology)
at South College
in Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Post-Surgical Technology)
South College Knoxville
Program Information
Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Post-Surgical Technology)
If you have earned an associate degree in surgical technology (ST), earning a bachelor’s degree could make you more competitive for administrative roles in surgical technology or healthcare. Advancing your education could also help you qualify for teaching positions in allied health education programs or prepare you to pursue graduate studies.
South College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Post-ST) program is one of a limited number of programs nationwide to allow students to apply previously earned surgical technology course credits from an accredited institution toward a bachelor’s degree, potentially saving you time and expense on your education. The Health Science (Post-ST) bachelor’s degree program is designed to grow your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The core curriculum includes biology, chemistry, and the social sciences, while our major courses cover advanced surgical procedures along with numerous topics important in healthcare administration.
Develop Essential Skills In:
- Health economics
- Healthcare law and ethics
- Health science leadership
- Health science research
- Advanced surgical procedures
South College
Knoxville, TN
Discover community and opportunity at South College in Knoxville. Our main campus on Lonas Drive is conveniently located near the I-40/I-640 junction west of downtown, with parking available for all students. Our Parkside campus on Goody’s Lane is 12 miles southwest of our main campus, hosting additional classroom and advanced lab facilities. Students at both campuses can pursue career services support. Our team can help you learn to improve your job-searching abilities or polish your resume-writing and interviewing skills.
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Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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