Cytotechnology & Cell Sciences

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  • Center City Campus
  • College of Health Professions

Degree Earned

  • Bachelor of Science

Program Type

  • On Campus

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Curriculum

The curriculum for Cytotechnology & Cell Sciences varies based on the program option you choose.

Bachelor of Science, 2-Year Option

A two-year Bachelor of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Credits Required for Admission 55
Undergraduate Credits—Year One 35.5
Undergraduate Credits—Year Two 31
Total Credits for BS in Cytotechnology and Cell Sciences 121.5

Fall Semester (19 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 301 Molecular Biology 3
Program-Approved Elective 3
LS 311 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 311 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory 3.5
Spring Semester (16.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 413 Pathology 2
CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
LS 310 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 315 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 317 Cytopathology III
 5.5

Fall Semester (15 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 331 Immunology 3
CT 412 Cytotechnology Practicum I 3
CT 413 Cytotechnology Practicum II 3
Program-Approved Electives 6
Spring Semester (16 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 440 Current Research in Biosciences 2
CT 414 Cytotechnology Practicum III 3
CT 415 Cytotechnology Practicum IV 3
CT 416 Comprehensive Exam 0
CT 325 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices 3
CT 375 Cyotechnology Seminar 2

Bachelor of Science, 1-Year Option

An accelerated Bachelor of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Credits Required for Admission 70
Credits for Senior Year 57.5
Total Credits for BS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (1-year option) 127.5

Fall Semester (19 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 301 Molecular Biology 3
LS 331 Immunology  3
LS 311 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 311 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory
 3.5
Spring Semester (21.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 413 Pathology 2
LS 440 Current Research in Biosciences 2
LS 310 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 315 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 317 Cytopathology III
 5.5
CT 325 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
Summer Sessions I & II (17 credits)
Course Title Credits
CT 375 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
CT 416 Comprehensive Examination 0
LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices 3
CT 412 Cytotechnology Practicum I 3
CT 413 Cytotechnology Practicum II 3
CT 414 Cytotechnology Practicum III 3
CT 415 Cytotechnology Practicum IV 3

Bachelor of Science & Master of Science

A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program that occurs after a student has taken three years of specific prerequisite coursework.

Credit Summary Credits
Credits Required for Admission 82
Undergraduate Phase Credits 39.5
Graduate Phase Credits Minimum of 30
Total Credits for BS/MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (combined option) 151.5 - 153.5

Fall Semester (22 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 301 Molecular Biology 3
LS 311 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 311 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory
 3.5
LS 331 Immunology 3
Program-Approved Elective 3
Spring Semester (17.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 540 Current Research in Biosciences 3
LS 310 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 315 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 317 Cytopathology III
 5.5

Fall Semester (12-15 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
CT 812 Practicum I 3
CT 813 Practicum II 3
Program-Approved Elective
- or -
LS 644 Laboratory Education and Instruction (requires special approval)

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Spring Semester (18 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research 2
CT 814 Practicum III 3
CT 815 Practicum IV 3
CT 816 Comprehensive Examination 0
CT 575 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3

Master of Science, 1-Year Option

A 12-month Master of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Total Credits for MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (accelerated option) 59.5

Fall Semester (21 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 501 Molecular Biology 3
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 511 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 511 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory
 3.5
LS 531 Immunology 3
Spring Semester (19.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 510 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 515 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 517 Cytopathology III
 5.5
CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
Summer Semester (19 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
CT 575 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
CT 812 Practicum I 3
CT 813 Practicum II 3
CT 814 Practicum III 3
CT 815 Practicum IV 3
CT 816 Comprehensive Examination 0
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research 2

Master of Science, Two-Year Option

A two-year Master of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Total Credits for MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences Minimum of 59.5

Fall Semester I (16 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 501 Molecular Biology 3
LS 511 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 511 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory
 3.5
Spring Semester I (16.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 613 Pathology 2
CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 515 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 517 Cytopathology III
 5.5
LS 510 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2

Fall Semester II (11-12 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 511 Functional Histology 2
LS 531 Immunology 3
CT 812 Practicum I 3
CT 813 Practicum II 3
LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) 1
Spring Semester II (15-16 credits)
Course Title Credits
CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
CT 575 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Lab Management 3
CT 814 Practicum III 3
CT 815 Practicum IV 3
CT816 Comprehensive Exam 0
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research
- or -
LS 805 Experimental Research II (requires special approval)

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1

Advanced Master of Science, 2-Year Option

A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. 30-36 graduate credits.

Fall Semester (8 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
Pre-Approved Program Elective 3
Spring Semester (4-8 credits)
Course Title Credits
Program-Approved Electives* 4-8
Summer Session I and/or II (6 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
Program-Approved Elective 3

Fall Semester (6-7 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 804 Experimental Research I (optional course, requires approval) 1
Program-Approved Elective 3
LS 504 Biochemistry (MLS Only) 3
LS 531 Immunology (CT Only) 3
Spring Semester (6-8 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 613 Pathology 2
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research 
- or -
LS 805 Experimental Research II (optional course, requires approval)

2

1
Program-Approved Elective 3-4

Advanced Master of Science, 1-Year Option

A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. 30-32 graduate credits.

Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
LS 804 Experimental Research I (optional course, requires approval) 1
LS 531 Immunology (CT only) 3
LS 504 Biochemistry (MLS only) 3
Program-Approved Electives 8-9

Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research
- or -
LS 805 Experimental Research II (optional course, requires approval)

2

1
Program-Approved Elective 8
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