CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE CURRICULA

Bachelor of Science in Cytogenetics

The Bachelor of Science in Cytogenetics program consists of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including the Texas Core Curriculum and program requirements completed at a regionally accredited college/university, and 36 semester credit hours of Cytogenetics courses completed at the Health Science Center.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cytogenetics

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program in Cytogenetics is available for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in natural science (biology, microbiology, medical technology, etc.) or a physical science (chemistry, physics, etc.). Health Science Center coursework is the same for both the B.S. and post-baccalaureate certificate programs.

Educational Practicum Assignments

During the second and third semesters, students in the Cytogenetics program are required to obtain their clinical experiences in one or more clinical sites that may or may not be located in San Antonio. Each student’s clinical practicum aims to provide comprehensive exposure to a wide variety of technology. Primary site assignment is made to provide the student with a breadth of experiences that encompass all major content areas.

During the second and third semesters, students in the Cytogenetics program are required to obtain their clinical experiences in one or more clinical sites that may or may not be located in San Antonio. Each student’s clinical practicum aims to provide comprehensive exposure to a wide variety of technology. Primary site assignment is made to provide the student with a breadth of experiences that encompass all major content areas.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS