Cytogenetic technologists work independently under general supervision. They interpret and implement established procedures, prepare biological specimens for cytogenetics analysis, perform the analysis, and construct and interpret karyotypes.
Opportunities
Students are eligible for program admission after completing the required science, mathematics, clinical laboratory science, and general education courses. The senior year consists of a 2-semester internship at Henry Ford Hospital in the Cytogenetics department. The program consists of an integrated presentation of didactic material and intensive laboratory study in the area of cytogenetics that includes specimen preparation, cell culture, chromosome analysis, microscopy, and photography.
This is a designated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Cytogenetics, and one year of practice, the student is eligible to sit for the Cytogenetic (CG) board exam through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
September 2025
College of Health and Human Services
Everett L. Marshall Building,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
EMU admits students on a sliding scale based primarily on a combination of high school grade point average. If you have a high GPA, you may be admitted even if your test score is below our average. If you have a high test score, you may be admitted with a lower-than-average GPA.
The average student coming to EMU directly from high school has a GPA of 3.28
Full admission minimum test scores can be found below:
TOEFL: 61 iBT
IELTS: 6.0
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 44
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
