Eligibility and Requirements: KU Cytotechnology Program at KU Medical Center

To be considered for admission into KU's cytotechnology program, the following are required:

1. Prerequisite Courses
   Prior to entering the program students must complete three (3) years of undergraduate college course work including a total of 90 semester credit hours. Twenty (20) semester hours must be in the biological sciences. Also required are eight (8) hours of chemistry and three (3) hours of college algebra. Please see the complete list of prerequisite courses for details.
   
   
2. Grade Point Average
   An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to be eligible to apply. In addition, student transcripts must document an individual course grade of no less than "C" on each biology, chemistry, and math prerequisite course.
   
   
3. Health and Physical Requirements
   Good physical and mental health are essential to the field of cytotechnology. Physical or other disabilities are evaluated on a case by case basis by the program and by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office at KUMC. Please review the program's technical standards for details. Physical examinations are required prior to the time of registration for classes at KUMC. A test for color blindness is also required.
   
   
4. Background Check
   The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires all incoming students to pay for a background check. This one-time fee must be paid directly to the company performing the background investigation. You will be asked to provide information and make the payment once you have been officially accepted into the program. For more information, please see the School of Health Professions Background Check Instructions.
   
   

5. International Students:
   An applicant is considered an international student if he or she requires a visa, or currently resides in the U.S. with non-immigrant status, or currently resides in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. Additional requirements and documentation, such as proof of English language proficiency, are required for international students to become eligible for KU programs. Please review the information for international students before applying.