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Pre-Cytotechnology
Many cytotechnologists are employed in the field of cancer research & treatment. Their job is to assist physicians who are diagnosing and treating cancer by finding out types of cancer cells and the most effective chemical treatment for each type. They often work with a pathologist (a doctor who studies diseases). They must have in-depth knowledge of cell structure and function and master many different techniques for collecting, preparing, staining and examining cell samples.
Cytotechnology majors take 85 hours of basic and required courses at UTM then transfer to the UT Memphis School of Allied Health Sciences or other schools to complete a Master of Cytotechnology Practice (MCP) degree.
After the first year is completed at UT Memphis, students who have met BS degree requirements at UT Martin can be awarded the Bachelor of Health Science degree from UT Martin.
The US Department of Labor Health Occupational Outlook Handbook projects that : Job opportunities are expected to be excellent. Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012 due to the development of new types of tests.
Program of Study
NOTE 1: Communications 230 is required for degree completion at UT Martin. NOTE 2: Must be an upper-division class. Recommended courses include anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, histology and immunology. NOTE 3: Courses in psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, political science, etc. NOTE 4: At least 15 hours should be upper-division courses.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Pre-Professional Health Science Program
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Visit the following Web sites to learn more about Cytotechnology: American Society for Clinical Pathology (www.ascp.org)
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