Cytotechnology Adv. Cert.

Advanced Certificate in Cytotechnology

Students must obtain 26credits to complete the Advanced Certificate in Cytotechnology.

The program is an intense one-year training program (fall, spring and summer semesters) conducted at Hunter College and the laboratory facility of the MSKCC Cytology Service. Didactic (classroom) and clinical instruction is provided in gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine needle aspiration cytology with an emphasis on pre-screening of cytopathology specimens from all body sites.

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

• A baccalaureate or higher degree in the major of medical laboratory sciences, biology, chemistry or the physical sciences with the following pre-requisite courses or their equivalent as determined by the program: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy & physiology, cell biology, mathematics and statistics, human genetics, immunology and clinical microbiology.
• Minimum gpa of 3.0
• Statement of purpose, 500 words including a bit about the path that brought you to this degree, and motivation to enter the clinical lab profession.
• Two brief professional letters (from teachers, employers, etc) who can speak to your academic potential and personal responsibility, as well as your ability to learn independently.