Health Sciences
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Health Sciences AdvisingHealth Sciences Advising will be drop-in only from August 5 - 23. Drop-in advising can be accessed in person or via our Zoom lobby
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Drop-in Advising HoursDrop-in Advising Hours during this time will be from Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Weekend Drop-In Zoom AdvisingWeekend Drop-in Zoom advising will be available on August 3, 10 and 17 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Prepare for a Career in Healthcare
Health Sciences at Santa Fe College is comprised of Allied Health, Nursing, and Dental programs. Explore our Bachelors, Associates, and Certificate health care programs below.
Check out this article about the many opportunities you have to get started in healthcare or to advance your career at SF.
Accreditation
To maintain programmatic accreditation with CAAHEP, Santa Fe College has transitioned from a certificate program in surgical technology to an Associate in Science in Surgical Services. All applicants should be aware that the next offering of the program is scheduled for the fall semester of 2025 in the A.S. degree format.
Bachelor Degrees
Four-year degrees for students building the foundation for a lifelong career. Degree offerings are specifically designed to meet the workforce needs in North Central Florida.
A.S. Degrees
Two-year degrees for students training to enter the workforce with a competitive skill set. Credits earned for most A.S. degrees can be applied towards an SF's bachelor's degree. See advisor for details.
Certificates
Career Certificate (C.C.) and College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.) programs are often paired with paid apprenticeships and many can be completed in six months. Credits earned with C.C.C.s can be applied towards SF's A.S. and bachelor's degrees.
A.A. Degree
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) is the degree that prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university. Florida Statute 1007.23 guarantees every A.A. graduate from the Florida College System will be granted admission to a state university.
A.A. Degree Tracks related to Health Sciences:
Not sure which of these A.A. tracks is right for you? Talk with one of the A.A. Academic Advisors.
Sciences for Health Programs (SHP)
If you are wishing to enter the health care field, SHP provides the required prerequisite courses. SHP prepares students for successful admission to and completion of their chosen Health Science Program by providing a comprehensive health core and science foundation tailored to the curriculum requirements of myriad Health Science Programs. Learn more.