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Cytotechnology
The cytotechnologist, working under the direction of a pathologist, detects cell changes caused by different disease processes. This specialist prepares cell samples for examination after special staining techniques and then studies the slides for minute abnormalities in the color, size and shape of cell substances. In many cases these findings are the first warning signs of cancer. Most cytotechnologists find employment in a hospital, clinic or private laboratory. Accreditation The two-year upper division program in cytotechnology includes lectures and laboratory study followed by supervised clinical practice. This baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in collaboration with the American Society of Cytology. To be eligible for admission, candidates must:
* Recommended courses are human anatomy, histology, genetics and physiology. Courses in botany are not acceptable. Electives: Sufficient to bring the total semester hours of acceptable transfer credit to 58. All applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants interviewed and accepted usually have a higher grade point. A minimum grade of C is required on each course accepted for transfer. If a course is repeated, both grades are used in calculating the grade point average. An interview with the Cytotechnology Admissions Committee is required. Preference is given to applicants who are legal residents of Mississippi. Admitted students will be required at the time of registration to provide written confirmation of Hepatitis B vaccination or that they have begun the Hepatitis B vaccination series. Students are responsible for vaccination expenses. Contact the Office of Student Records and Registrar at (601) 984-1080. Students who satisfactorily complete all course requirements will be awarded the bachelor of science in cytotechnology from the University of Mississippi and are eligible to take the certification examination in cytotechnology.
Application CT- Entering August 2008
One class is admitted each fall. Application deadlines vary from program to program and are subject to change. For information regarding the application deadline, contact (601) 984-1080. All applicants pay a nonrefundable application fee of $25. Applications or further information may be obtained from the Office of Student Records and Registrar, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505 or call (601) 984-1080. Applications for Financial Assistance Applications for financial assistance and a packet containing the Student Financial Aid Handbook and other information will be sent to applicants accepted for admission upon receipt of the required deposit and letter of acceptance. A student should not apply for loans until an official letter of acceptance has been received. Applicants who will need financial assistance should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Students wishing to apply for aid at UMMC must: apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) online at www.pin.ed.gov , complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (using UMMC's Federal School Code number 004688), and complete Entrance Counseling online at www.nelliemae.com . This must be done prior to 31 March in order to be eligible for priority consideration for financial aid. Since verbal and written communication skills are vital to success in the academic programs in the School of Health Related Professions, applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination and to demonstrate competence in written and spoken English. Information on the TOEFL examination may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540. Preference is given in admission to programs to qualified applicants who are legal residents of Mississippi. Disclaimer Please Note: Prospective students should contact the Office of the Student Records and Registrar or the SHRP Department (see Contacts) for current information regarding application information, prerequisites, program requirements, or tuition and fees.
Required semester hours and course descriptions are summarized below: JUNIOR YEAR
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Elective courses may be taken during the summer following the junior year or following the senior year as a special student. All statements in this publication are announcements of the present (January, 1999) policies only and are subject to change at any time by proper authority to be effective whenever determined by the Medical Center. American
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About the Profession