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Cytotechnology Degree Programs

WHICH DEGREE PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME ?

 

Do you have a bachelor’s degree?


NO

How many prerequisite credits do you have?

1) 55 specific prerequisite credits = 2+2 program*

2) 70 specific prerequisite credits = 3+1*

3) 82 specific prerequisite credits = 3+2*

YES

In a laboratory field?

1) No = Professional MS*
OR post-baccalaureate specialty tracks*

2) Yes = Advanced MS*

(*Note: for all program options, click on program name and go to description of it, below:)

Prerequisites and Curriculum

You must earn a grade of 'C' or better in each prerequisite course

Prerequisite Courses for Baccalaureate, Entry-Level BS/MS and Masters Programs

Course Distribution

2+2 BS Program

3+1 BS Program

3+2
Entry-Level BS/MS Program

 

Professional
Masters

 

Advanced
Masters

Biological or Chemical Sciences1

16

16

20

20

 

Organic Chemistry

4

4

4

4

 

College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus or Statistics

3

3

3*

3*

 

English

6

6

6

6

 

Electives 2

26

41

49

 

 

Total

55

70

82

33**

***

1Suggested biological or chemical sciences courses include but are not limited to General Biology, General Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology. 2 A course in Statistics, Physics, Bioinformatics or similar coursework is recommended.  *Applicants to the Entry-Level BS/MS or the Masters programs should take Statistics. **Credits may be part of or in addition to an earned bachelors degree from an accredited institution. ***Applicants to the Advanced MS program must have a previously earned BS degree or Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Technology or other approved laboratory discipline.
NOTE: Graduates of associate degree MLT, CLT, BT or other similar programs may transfer technician coursework credits to satisfy the biological/chemical sciences and elective prerequisites.


2+2 baccalaureate degree program  (CURRICULUM)

  • baccalaureate program for students entering with 55 specific prerequisite credits
  • Full-time, 2 years, 65 credits
  • 4 clinical practicums
  • view prerequisites and curriculum

3+1 baccalaureate degree program (CURRICULUM)

  • baccalaureate program for students entering as seniors with 70 specific prerequisite credits
  • Full-time, 12-months, 60 credits
  • 4 clinical practicums
  • view prerequisites and curriculum

3+2 entry-level master’s program (UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM / GRADUATE CURRICULUM)

  • baccalaureate and master’s program for students entering as juniors with 82 specific prerequisite credits
  • Full-time, 2 years, 39 undergraduate credits and 32 graduate credits
  • 4 clinical practicums
  • view prerequisites and curriculum

Professional master’s degree program (CURRICULUM)

  • Master’s program for students entering with previously earned bachelor’s degree in any field other than laboratory sciences
  • Full-time, 12 months, 53 credits
  • 4 clinical practicums
  • view prerequisites and curriculum

Advanced master’s program (CURRICULUM)

  • Master’s program for students entering with previously earned bachelor’s degree in laboratory sciences
  • Full-time, 12 months, 32-33 credits
  • 4 clinical practicums
  • view prerequisites and curriculum

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