Health Science Academy - PTECH (BHS)
Health Science Academy
Bastrop High School P-TECH
The Pathways in Technology Early College High School - Health Science Academy (PTECH-HSA) offers a comprehensive curriculum to give you a step up in the healthcare field. Students who complete the program will obtain a Pharmacy Technician Certification and Level One Credentials in partnership with Austin Community College.
The average starting salary is $18/hour for Pharmacy Technicians.

Industry Partners:
- St. Davids Health Care
- Ascension Seton
- Local Pharmacies
- Austin Community College
- Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
- Bastrop Chamber of Commerce

Career Pathways:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacist
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Pathology
- Urology
- Anesthesiology
- And more!
Admission Process
Find out how you can join the next cohort of students—at no additional cost.
Each program is limited to 50 students per cohort. There are no testing or knowledge prerequisites. To qualify for one of the four-year programs, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a rising BISD freshman (there is no cost to BISD students, covering dual credit classes, supplies, transportation, and fees).
- Attend Summer Bridge Program in June with site visits, guest speakers, program preparation, and team building.
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