University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Diagnostic Cytology Degree Advancement Option

Are you a working diagnostic cytologist looking to advance your position and degree?

Diagnostic Cytologist at a microscope in a lab

Why Advance Your Degree?

The online Diagnostic Cytology Degree Advancement Option is designed for working Cytologists looking for an opportunity to earn an advanced degree while continuing to work in their home communities. Applicants must be a graduate from the UNMC Cytotechnology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program.

Why Advance Your Degree at UNMC?

Completely Online

This program is available through distance education technology, mostly asynchronous online activities, one on one Zoom office hours, E-learning modules, and independent reading.

Study at your own pace

This program may be completed by qualified Cytologists at their own pace within each course in the given timeline. The program faculty will work with you, as a qualified candidate, to mentor the coursework and a capstone project designed to match your clinical and educational background with your professional goals.

Clinical Competencies in the Workplace

All slide screening competencies can be documented at the student’s workplace or assessed as proctored, virtual, simulated activities. You may be closer than you think to earning your Master’s degree in Diagnostic Cytology.

Program Snapshot

Course Load

At your own pace

Duration

2 semesters up to 1 year

Location

Online

Start Date

Spring

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