Biology/Cytotechnology (B.A.)

Cytotechnology is the microscopic study of cells for evidence of disease. The biology/cytotechnology program is a 3+2 program offered in conjunction with the Albany College of Pharmacy, School of Cytotechnology. Students take three years of coursework at The College of Saint Rose and two years at the Albany College of Pharmacy. Upon completion, students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from The College of Saint Rose and a Master of Science in Cytotechnology from the Albany College of Phamacy. Successful completion of this program also entitlies the student eligibility for the national registry examination to become certified cytotechnologist. This program will also meets the requirements for licensure as a cytotechnologist in the State of New York (Education Law Article 165, Clinical Laboratory Technology Practice Act 2006).

Program Requirements (first thee years)

BIO 190 Principles of Biology 1 .................................. 4 credits
BIO210 Anatomy and Physiology ............................. 4 credits
BIO280 General Microbiology .................................. 4 credits
BIO351 Cell Biology ................................................ 4 credits
BIO354 Immunology .............................................. 4 credits
BIO358 Genetics ..................................................... 4 credits
MDT104 Introduction to Clinical
Laboratory Sciences ................................................ 1 credit
CHM190, 191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
CHM201, 202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 ................ 8 credits
MAT Two Courses
(statistics or biostatistics recommended) ................ 6-8 credits
BIO 399 Natural Science Colloquium
(required every semester) ........................................ 0 credits
BIO490 Clinical course work in cytotechnology ........ 15 credits
BIO491 Clinical course work in cytotechnology ........ 15 credits

Total Credits for Program .................................. 77-79 credits
Liberal Education Requirements ............................. 34 credits
General Electives ................................................ 9-11 credits
Total Credits for Graduation ................................. 122 credits

All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.