Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways
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Pre-Cytology Pathway Overview
In the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences — Pre-Cytology Pathway, students will complete all prerequisite coursework needed to be successful in upper-division courses of the MS in Cytology at the Center City campus.
Jefferson's MS in Cytology prepares students for careers in diagnostic cytology and practice in a variety of laboratory settings. Students will develop knowledge and skill sets pertaining to cytology specimen screening and diagnostic interpretation, basic laboratory techniques, laboratory operations and management and application of companion technologies such as molecular testing.
Pre-Cytology Pathway Curriculum
The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences — Pre-Cytology pathway consists of 55 credits of prerequisite coursework.
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CSSX 200 |
Foundations for Lifelong Learning |
3 |
CHMX 110/111 |
Chemistry I/Lab |
4 |
CHMX 112/114 |
Chemistry II/Lab |
4 |
BIOX 121/122 |
Biology I/Lab |
4 |
BIOX 123/124 |
Biology II/Lab |
4 |
BIOX 110/113 |
Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab |
4 |
BIOX 111/114 |
Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab |
4 |
BIOX 215/216 |
Microbiology /Lab |
4 |
STAX 211 |
Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data |
3 |
ENGX 110 |
College Writing |
3 |
COMX 240 OR COMX 375 |
The Blog OR Public Relations |
3 |
|
Electives |
15 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
55 |
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Master of Science in Cytology Curriculum
To progress to the MS in Cytology program, students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications. Learn more about the program on our MS in Cytology program page.