Health Sciences Admissions Information
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Health Sciences field? If so, you will find that SCC offers a variety of programs of study in the Health Sciences field for you to choose from! If you are interested in pursing any of the programs below you will need to participate in a mandatory pre-admission conference. These pre-admission conferences are very helpful to students because they outline the admission process and criteria. Depending on the program you are interested in will depend on whether the pre-admission conference is online, in person or just simply a meeting with the program coordinator directly. Review the pre-admission conference information below for more details on how to get started.
Upcoming Admissions
Somerset Day
Apply by March 15 for Fall admission.
Apply by October 15 for Spring admission.
Somerset LPN to RN
Admits every 3 semesters. Apply by October 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 admission.
Pre-Admission Conferences
| Date | Time (EST) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
| September 24, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Somerset Campus, Rogers Commons Building, Room 107 |
| September 25, 2025 | 10-11 a.m. | London Campus, Health Sciences Building, Room 113 |
| October 1, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
| October 6, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
| October 14, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
The application deadline for the Somerset January 2026 cohort is November 7, 2025.
Attendance at one Pre-Admission Conference is required for admission to the Paramedic program.
Register for an EMS - Paramedic Pre-Admission Conference
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 | 1 p.m. | Somerset North, Blakley, Room 115 |
| July 29, 2025 | 1 p.m. | Somerset North, Blakley, Room 115 |
| August 12, 2025 | 1 p.m. | Somerset North, Blakley, Room 115 |
| September 9, 2025 | 1 p.m. | Somerset North, Blakley, Room 115 |
| October 14, 2025 | 1 p.m. | Somerset North, Blakley, Room 115 |
Find out more about the EMS - Paramedic program.
The Medical Assisting Pre-Admission Conference is online.
Medical Assisting Pre-Admission Conference
Find out more about the Medical Assisting program!
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
The MLT Pre-Admissions conference is online.
Find out more about the Medical Laboratory Technician program.
Laurel Campus
There is now an online pre-admissions conference and application. Contact Lorrenda Merritt at lorrenda.merritt@kctcs.edu or (606) 878-4865 for questions or to schedule an individual information session.
Find out more about the Pharmacy Technician program!
Somerset Campus
Application deadline: April 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST
Students must attend a Pre-Admission Conference between July 2025 and April 2026 in order to apply to the program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
All participants must pre-register by noon on the day prior to the conference by emailing corey.moore@kctcs.edu.
All pre-admission conferences will be held in the Harold Rogers Student Commons, Room 201.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | 1 p.m. EST |
Exceptional high school students in their final year of high school are encouraged to apply.
Find out more about the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
| Date | Time (EST) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
| September 25, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | London Campus, Health Sciences Building, Room 113 |
| October 1, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
| October 6, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
| October 14, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual (Register now!) |
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ruth Martin, PN Coordinator at (606) 451-6813 or Joshua Roberts at (606) 679-8501.
*It is suggested to call prior to conference date to verify that conference dates have not been changed. If the college is closed for inclement weather, the pre-conferences will be cancelled. If there is inclement weather and the college remains open, please call prior to time of conference to verify that conference will be held.
Find out more about the Practical Nursing Program.
Somerset Campus
Application Deadline for Fall 2024 Admission: April 30, 2024
The Radiography Pre-Admission Conference is available online.
Find out more about the Radiography program.
Laurel Campus
All students planning to apply to the Respiratory Therapist Program MUST attend a Pre-Admission Conference.
Application Deadline for August 2025 Admission: May 2, 2025
Online Pre-Admission Conference
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | 2 p.m. | Laurel Campus, Building 3, Room 213 |
| March 25, 2025 | 2 p.m. | Laurel Campus, Building 3, Room 213 |
| April 24, 2025 | 2 p.m. | Laurel Campus, Building 3, Room 213 |
Find out more about the Respiratory Therapist Program.
Somerset Campus
Application Deadline for Fall 2024 Admission: June 1, 2024
A Surgical Technology Online Pre-Admission Conference is required prior to applicant’s consideration by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee.
After viewing, submit an application and verification form to the program coordinator, Tammy Day.
You may meet with the program coordinator. To schedule an appointment with Tammy Day, please use Starfish. If you are not currently enrolled at SCC, please contact Tammy Day at (606) 451-6792.
Find out more about the Surgical Technology Program.
TBA-To Be Announced
ATB-Alton Blakley Building (Somerset North Campus)
LN2-Building #2 (London-North Campus)
LN3-Health Sciences Building #3 (London-North Campus)
SCB-Harold Rogers Student Commons (Somerset North Campus)
Administrative Assistants
If you would like more information on any of the Health Sciences programs you may contact:
Tanya Cowan (Somerset)
(606) 451-6764
tanya.cowan@kctcs.edu
Joshua Roberts
(606) 679-8501
jroberts0746@kctcs.edu
Miranda McQueen (Laurel)
(606) 878-4831
miranda.mcqueen@kctcs.edu
