Associate of Science Surgical Technology

Undergraduate Programs 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

The Associate of Science in Surgical Technology program provides comprehensive training designed to prepare students for dynamic roles within modern healthcare operating rooms. Through a balanced curriculum combining rigorous classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and hands in clinical experiences, students learn essential skills such as sterilizing equipment, preparing surgical suites, and assisting surgeons and surgical teams during complex medical procedures. The program emphasizes patient safety, anatomy, pharmacology, and aseptic techniques to ensure graduates are fully equipped to enter fast paced clinical environments with confidence. Upon successful completion, qualified students are well prepared to sit for national certification examinations and pursue rewarding careers in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and specialty clinics.

Graduate Career Path

Graduates typically pursue dynamic career paths in healthcare settings like hospitals and outpatient surgery centers, filling vital roles such as certified surgical technologist, scrub tech, central supply supervisor, surgical first assistant, medical equipment sales representative, and clinical instructor.

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa

F-1 International Student can work up to 20 hours per week and full time during official school breaks and vacations. Post completion Optional Practical Training allows graduates to work for 12 months and STEM graduate are eligible for up to 24 month extension.

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Mount Aloysius College below;

1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)

2. School Transcript

3. Testimonial/Recommendation Letter

4. Travelling Passport

5. CV

6. All applicants must be at least 23 years old

English Language Requirement

The college accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. Such student must submit English proficiency letter from their school.  For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, must submit

Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores of IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 47, Duolingo English Test: Score of 110.

Programme Details
Undergraduate Programs Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2027
March, 2026 → October, 2026
Open
August, 2027
October, 2026 → May, 2027
Open
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