Health Sciences Collegiate Academy

The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA) is an accelerated academic program offering Lake County students the opportunity to explore careers in STEM and health sciences through hands-on activities and early exposure to college courses.

HSCA is a unique partnership among Lake-Sumter State College, South Lake Hospital, Lake County Schools, Pinecrest Lakes Academy Middle High, and the University of Central Florida.

Students can apply to the four-year program (9-12th grades) or the two-year program (11-12th grades).

Four Year Program Info (8th Graders)

Two Year Program Info (10th Graders)

Academy Benefits

Fast-track program to a college degree
Students earn college credits toward an associate’s degree
Experiential, hands-on learning activities
Credits can transfer to all state college and universities in Florida
Hospital observation and job-shadowing opportunities

Graduates are guaranteed admission to UCF upon completion of Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Offers in-depth exploration of STEM and Health Science careers
Program is free for Lake County students
Students can earn College Credit certificates

Program History

The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA), founded in 2015, is an accelerated academic program that you can only find in Lake County, Florida. Students in the HSCA program have the ability to get real-world experience at local hospitals and take college-level courses focused on STEM to earn an associate’s degree, all while still in high school.

As the demand for jobs in the healthcare field continues to increase in Central Florida and across the country, HSCA offers Lake County students a competitive edge.

“The alignment of our institutions to provide high school students a seamless pursuit has been and will continue to be a focus for Orlando Health South Lake Hospital.”
Lance Sewell, President of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital