The program currently is affiliated with cytology laboratories at the Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and National Cytology Laboratory in Memphis and with seven other laboratories in Tennessee, Arkansas and Indiana where students can receive part of their clinical training. The program's location in a major medical center gives students opportunities to interact with other health care professionals and to benefit from mutual educational and social activities. Recommended courses included those in which a microscope is used during laboratory sessions, such as microbiology, cell biology, parasitology, and histology. Courses in genetics, immunology, anatomy and physiology are also recommended. The curriculum includes courses in pathology and cytology of all body organs, cell biology, laboratory techniques, microscopic evaluation, genetics, laboratory management, seminar and research.
Students also complete clinical assignments in affiliated cytology laboratories.
The application deadline is December 15 for entry in June. However, if you apply in the Fall, we can advise you of any deficiencies in your prerequisite coursework. Then it might be possible to work these courses into your Spring Semester schedule. The program is approved to accept a maximum of 10 students for each class per year. A GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required in order to be considered for admission.