关于本项目

The School of 医疗诊断 and 转化科学 offers a program in Cytology through the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences. The program offers a first and second degree option, as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate option. Cytologists are specially trained medical laboratory professionals who work with pathologists in detecting changes in cell samples from numerous body sites which allows the early diagnosis of cancer. They are also trained in specimen preparation, 分子, 鱼, 流式细胞术技术, 细针抽吸细胞学检查.

项目的亮点

  • 一对一指导的小程序

  • Opportunities to be on the cutting edge of cancer diagnosis and research

  • One of only 18 programs in the nation 和 only program in Virginia

  • 100%的就业安置

  • Fully accredited by the CAAHEP(Commission of Allied 健康 Educational 项目)

一目了然
学历水平
本科
学位获得
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
交付模式
校园

职业生涯

看看这些想法来自 ODU职业发展服务职业信息网(O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, 一半的收入低于.

临床研究协调员

$133,670 工资中位数

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. 可以评估和分析临床数据吗.

细胞学CT(ASCP)认证细胞学家

$87,929 工资中位数

Detects infectious, precancerous, and cancerous conditions through microscopic observation.  Cytologists prepare and stain cytology specimens, and assist the pathologists with fine needle aspiration procedures. 

校友的职业

需求

What are the requirements to apply for Medical Laboratory Science at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program in Medical Laboratory Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements 本科入学.
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    Students entering the undergraduate (First or Second degree) program in Cytology should meet the minimum university admission requirements 本科入学. Post-graduate certificate students must have a bachelor’s degree including 20 hours of biology, 8小时化学,3小时数学. 

    • Completed program application form with goals statement.
    • Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended.
    • Biology and chemistry cumulative grade point average of  3.0或以上
    • 认证 requirements: 20 hours of biology, 8小时化学, 3 .数学, 在进入程序之前
    • Three letters of recommendation - forms provided with application.
    • Formal interview after initial pre-screening by program officials.
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    技术标准要求: 

    • Dexterity: Ability to use hand(s) or prosthetic devices with coordination.
    • Motor: Ability to manipulate small objects with fingertips or adaptive devices.
    • 辨别红色的能力, 黄色的, and blue colors; distinguish clear from cloudy; and distinguish objects through a microscope.
    • Ability to sit and concentrate visually for prolonged periods.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in the written form in English.
    • Ability to read, understand, and follow directions printed in English.

For 入学 to the Medical Laboratory Science Program

平均绩点

Overall grade point average (accepted MLS students have 平均绩点 of 3.平均1个)

转移

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成本

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. 价格可能会有变动. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. 包括国际学生.

现役军人率
成本每个点数 $250
维吉尼亚州的居民
成本每个点数 $393
技术 Delivered 课程 Outside Virginia and/or the United States
成本每个点数 $407
非居民
成本每个点数 $1,073

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