Admission Requirements

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Students are admitted to the School of Cytotechnology under one of two arrangements. 

• 3+1 Bachelors Program 
• 4+1 Certificate Program

3+1 Bachelors Program Requirements

Prospective students may be accepted into the school through a 3+1 program after completing three years of undergraduate course work with an affiliated college or university.

This course work must include a minimum of:

• 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of biological sciences
• 8 semester hours (12 quarter hours) in chemistry and
• 3 semester hours of math (4 quarter hours).

Favorable consideration will be given to applicants with an above-average academic record and recommendation.

Students enrolled in the 3+1 program through an affiliated college or university can obtain tuition information from advisors at the affiliated institution.

4 + 1 Certificate Program Requirements

Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree may be accepted into the cytology program. Post Baccalaureate students must have completed a minimum of:

• 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of biological sciences
• 8 semester hours (12 quarter hours) in chemistry and
• 3 semester hours of math (4 quarter hours).

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission to the program.

Baccalaureate-degreed students will be directly responsible for tuition to the School of Cytotechnology. At present, the cost of the year-long program is $5,000. This fee includes tuition and book fees.

Health/Insurance Requirements

Students of the School of Cytotechnology must fulfill certain health/insurance requirements prior to the beginning of the school year. Failure to do so will result in a withdrawl from the program.

• All students must show evidence of health insurance prior to beginning the course.  Students that do not have health insurance will be mandated to obtain the University Health Services insurance.

• All students must show proof of a current TB skin test  prior to the beginning of the clinical rotation program.

• All students must show proof of up-to-date immunization records before beginning an clinical rotation.   Students must have obtain the minimum of two Hepatitis B shot before clinical rotations can begin.

If for any reason a student wishes to opt out of the Hepatitis B and immunization shots a waiver form must be signed absolving the School of Cytotechnology and any of it's affiliates from any responsibility relating to contracting Hepatitis B.

• A current eye examination along with a color vision test must be submitted prior to entry.