BS Surgical Technology

Program Overview

Credit Hours

136

Duration

4 Years

Semesters

8

Attendance

Full-time

The BS Surgical Technology program at Superior University trains students in the full operational scope of the surgical environment — surgical instrument sets, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment, sterilization and CSSD management, electrosurgical units, patient positioning systems, and surgical team support across all major surgical specialties.
Clinical placements in active operating theatres at CMATRH (600-bed in-house hospital) give students real surgical team experience from early semesters — covering general, orthopaedic, neurosurgical, cardiac, thoracic, obstetric, and gynaecological OT procedures. The 3U1M model ensures one full year of OT market engagement before graduation.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

The primary regulatory body for higher education in Pakistan.

HEC works alongside the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) to ensure institutes maintain high academic standards

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

National Regulatory Body

Regulates allied health sciences education and professional practice, ensuring competency and standardization in healthcare support professions.

Why Choose BS Surgical Technology at Superior University?
Real OT Experience at CMATRH

Real OT Experience at CMATRH

Active operating theatres across all major surgical specialties.

Six Surgical Specialty Tracks

Six Surgical Specialty Tracks

From Laparoscopic Surgery to Cardiac & Thoracic OT.

CSSD Management Training

CSSD Management Training

Central sterile supply department management ? a critical and underserved hospital function.

Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Training in the fastest-growing area of surgical technology.

International Career Pathways

International Career Pathways

OT technologists in high demand in GCC, UK, and international hospital systems.

3U1M Employability Guarantee

3U1M Employability Guarantee

One full year in active surgical departments before graduation.

BLS (Basic Life Support)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support)

APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Infection Control Certificate

Infection Control Certificate

Key Skills You Will Learn
Surgical Instrumentation & Handling

Surgical Instrumentation & Handling

Surgical Scrubbing, Draping & Sterilisation

Surgical Scrubbing, Draping & Sterilisation

Patient Positioning & Theatre Setup

Patient Positioning & Theatre Setup

Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Assistance

Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Assistance

Operating Room Management

Operating Room Management

Patient Care & Safety

Patient Care & Safety

Aseptic Techniques

Aseptic Techniques

Emergency Response

Emergency Response

Career Outcomes

OT Technologist

CSSD Manager

Endoscopy & MIS Technician

OT Coordinator & Supervisor

International Partners

Istanbul Aydin University
Istinye University
Seoul University
University of Essex
Istanbul Medipol University
Toros University
Gelisim University

Clinical Skills and Tools you will master

Surgical Instruments


  • Surgical Instrument Sets (Basic & Advanced)
    Surgical Instrument Sets (Basic & Advanced)

Surgical Equipment


  • Laparoscopic Equipment
    Laparoscopic Equipment
  • Endoscopic Equipment
    Endoscopic Equipment
  • Electrosurgical Units
    Electrosurgical Units

Sterilisation & CSSD


  • Sterilisation Autoclaves & CSSD Equipment
    Sterilisation Autoclaves & CSSD Equipment

OR Furniture & Support


  • Patient Positioning Systems & Surgical Tables
    Patient Positioning Systems & Surgical Tables

OR Lighting & Visibility


  • LED Surgical Lights
    LED Surgical Lights

Digital & Documentation


  • Electronic Health Records & OR Management Software
    Electronic Health Records & OR Management Software

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks

International Applicants

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks

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Always refer to the Admissions Office for the current criteria, deadlines and documentation.

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in BS Surgical Technology
CourseCredit Hours
Islamic Studies2
Introductory Physiology (Theory)2
Introductory Physiology (Lab)1
Functional English3
Introductory Anatomy (Theory)2
Introductory Anatomy (Lab)1
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (Theory)2
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies – Lab1
Psychology2
Pakistan Studies2
Fehm-e-Quran – I1
Total Credit Hours19
CourseCredit Hours
Applied Physiology (Theory)2
Applied Physiology (Lab)1
General Pathology (Theory)2
General Pathology (Lab)1
Systemic Anatomy (Theory)2
Systemic Anatomy (Lab)1
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2
Expository Writing3
Biochemistry (Theory)2
Biochemistry (Lab)1
Fehm-e-Quran – II1
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Systemic Pathology (Theory)2
Systemic Pathology (Lab)1
Medical Ethics2
Microbiology (Theory)2
Microbiology (Lab)1
Arts and Humanities (Linguistics)2
Quantitative Reasoning I3
Civics and Community Engagement3
Total Credit Hours16
CourseCredit Hours
Basic Epidemiology3
Operating Room Design & Environment2
Patient Care2
General Pharmacology2
Quantitative Reasoning II3
Entrepreneurship3
Total Credit Hours15
CourseCredit Hours
Operation Room Techniques (Theory)2
Operation Room Techniques (Lab)1
Medical Equipment Handling (Theory)2
Medical Equipment Handling (Lab)1
Central Sterile Service and Supply Department (Theory)2
Central Sterile Service and Supply Department (Lab)1
Pharmacology for Surgical Technologist2
Principles of Surgery2
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization (Theory)2
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization (Lab)1
Total Credit Hours16
CourseCredit Hours
Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment (Theory)2
Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment (Lab)1
Infection Control (Theory)2
Introduction to Anesthesia and Techniques (Theory)2
Introduction to Anesthesia and Techniques (Lab)1
Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care3
Preoperative Laboratory and Radiological Investigations (Theory)2
Preoperative Laboratory and Radiological Investigations (Lab)1
Bio-materials & Surgical Implants3
Total Credit Hours17
CourseCredit Hours
Research Methodology2
General Surgery (Theory)2
General Surgery (Lab)1
Genitourinary Surgeries (Theory)2
Genitourinary Surgeries (Lab)1
Critical care (BLS & ACLS) – (Theory)2
Critical care (BLS & ACLS) (Lab)1
Leadership and Operation Theater Management2
Practice in OT Technology (Lab)3
Total Credit Hours16
CourseCredit Hours
Ophthalmic Surgery (Theory)2
Ophthalmic Surgery (Lab)1
Orthopedic Surgery (Theory)2
Orthopedic Surgery (Lab)1
Pediatric Surgeries (Theory)2
Pediatric Surgeries (Lab)1
Capstone Project3
Field Experience / Internship3
Total Credit Hours15

Specializations

General & Laparoscopic Surgery OT Technology
General & Laparoscopic Surgery OT Technology
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery OT Technology
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery OT Technology
Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery OT Technology
Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery OT Technology
Obstetric & Gynaecological OT Technology
Obstetric & Gynaecological OT Technology
CSSD (Central Sterile Supply Department) Management
CSSD (Central Sterile Supply Department) Management
Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Procedures
Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Procedures

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Sterility as a Non-Negotiable Ethical Standard — A breach of sterile technique in an operating theatre can cost a patient their life or limb. This program builds OT technologists who treat sterile field integrity as a personal ethical standard — never cutting corners on infection control regardless of time pressure, hierarchy, or fatigue.

Courage


The Courage to Speak Up in the Surgical Team — In a surgical environment, an OT technologist must sometimes challenge a breach of protocol or flag a missing instrument — even in the presence of senior surgical staff. Students are trained to develop the professional confidence to speak up when patient safety requires it.

Competence


Full-Spectrum OT Operational Competence — Students build hands-on competence across surgical scrub technique, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment, CSSD management, electrosurgical units, surgical instrument sets across all specialties, and patient positioning systems — producing OT technologists who are operationally ready for any surgical environment.

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