Health Sciences FAQ
Program details and requirements can be located on each program page. Career Talk presentations are also available by contacting the program. These presentations are designed specifically for individuals interested in our Health Sciences programs and are required for program application.
Some programs require an application (weighted admission form) in addition to the GTC application for admission. A weighted admission form may not be submitted until you have completed a GTC application and the application criteria and minimum prerequisites for your program(s) of interest are met.
Health Sciences weighted admission forms are available online on each program page.
A weighted admission form is supplemental to the GTC application for admission. On the weighted admission form, required general education (phase 1) courses have a specific weight or point value based on grades earned. Students with the highest total points will receive admission to the program based on available seats.
You must complete the required minimum prerequisites to apply to your program(s) of interest. Any remaining general education courses are not required to apply. However, completing all general education courses beyond the minimum prerequisites makes you more competitive for admission.
You may apply for more than one health sciences program during the application periods. However, you will need to refer to each program’s requirements as application criteria and minimum prerequisites vary.
Refer to the program requirements. Application dates vary among programs.
Not all programs utilize a competitive admission process (weighted admissions). For those that do, competitiveness depends on the number of applicants and the quality of the applicant pool. Competitiveness varies from year to year with each applicant pool.
The number of applicants accepted into Health Sciences programs varies among programs and is subject to change based on accreditation standards and availability of program resources, including but not limited to, clinical placements, campus space, faculty, and funding.
No. Weighted admission forms are accepted at specified times during the year. Applicants not accepted will need to re-apply the following year.
Notification varies depending upon the program to which you apply. Methods of notification will be either mail or via your GTC email account.
Next steps will be included with your acceptance packet. Some of the next steps will have deadlines prior to your enrollment in the program. Therefore, it is important you review the content of your acceptance packet immediately and respond accordingly. Failure to meet the required deadlines will forfeit your seat in the program.
Contact your faculty advisor for an appointment to re-evaluate your career goals and educational plan. They can advise you on your options for becoming more competitive next application period as well as assist you in exploring alternative career opportunities that are available.
Once students enroll in a Health Sciences program, they can generally expect to be in class, lab, and clinical four to five days per week. Students may be assigned days, evenings, weekdays, or weekend clinical rotations depending on the program.
You do not need a criminal background check to apply. However, clinical facilities may require criminal background checks and drug testing prior to and during participation in the clinical portion of a program. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student. Pending the outcome of the background check, clinical facilities may deny a student the opportunity to enter or complete the clinical portion of a program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate.
CPR certification is a requirement during most Health Sciences programs. Refer to the program requirements. If required, instructions for submitting documentation will be included in the acceptance packet.
BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association is the only CPR accepted.
Yes. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program are required to have a physical examination. A record of appropriate immunizations is also required to be submitted.
Our programs are designed to help prepare you for a career in the healthcare setting. Depending on your field of study, this could mean a career path that includes long periods of standing, unusual or long hours, occasional heavy lifting, and other requirements.
You should check with your doctor if you are concerned about your physical ability to perform any of the work associated with our programs.
Most Health Sciences programs utilize a variety of clinical sites for clinical practice experiences and students must prepare to commute to the clinical sites as assigned. Some clinical sites are located outside Greenville County.
GTC does not coordinate transportation to the clinical sites or provide funding or reimbursement for transportation costs.
It is challenging for most students to work while enrolled in a Health Sciences program. For this reason, students are discouraged from working full-time. Students who work while enrolled in a Health Sciences program must be able to balance work and study. Students’ work hours must be scheduled to accommodate class, lab, and clinical hours. Class, lab, and clinical hours are not scheduled to accommodate students’ work hours.
Students may not work any shift immediately preceding a clinical experience. Any student who violates this policy will be asked to leave the clinical facility and given an absence for the clinical day. Sleep impairment on the part of the student is a detriment to patient safety.
Employment is often found within six months following graduation from most Health Sciences programs. GTC does not guarantee job availability upon graduation from any Health Sciences program. Students should not expect to always find employment in the local area.