Diagnostic Cytology
Be a disease detective and join the high-demand field of Diagnostic Cytology!
Why Study Diagnostic Cytology?
Cytologists are employed at the professional level in hospital and private laboratories, university medical centers and government facilities. Positions are available throughout the country in both urban and rural settings.
Because of the increased use of cytologic testing to confirm disease, more cytologists are needed. A national shortage of cytologists continues to pose a formidable challenge to laboratories regardless of size or geographic location.
Due to various vacancy rates around the country, some employers are now offering tuition payment and sign-on bonuses for employment contracts either at the time of Diagnostic Cytology program entry or upon graduation. What is a Diagnostic Cytologist?
Why Study Diagnostic Cytology at UNMC?
Utilization of Latest Technology
UNMC’s Master of Diagnostic Cytology program is a leader in virtual microscopy (VM). Students have access to thousands of annotated images for studying from anywhere at any time. VM is incorporated throughout the program as a learning tool for students to practice their screening and interpretation skills inside and outside the classroom setting.
Leader in Distance Education
Our program is a leader in distance education, with many approved clinical placement locations. Our graduates have found successful, fulfilling careers all over the country.
Clinical Placement LocationsWhy Study Diagnostic Cytology at UNMC?
UNMC’s Master of Diagnostic Cytology program:
- is a leader in virtual microscopy (VM). Students have access to thousands of annotated images for studying from anywhere at any time, practicing their screening and interpretation skills inside and outside the classroom setting.
- provides our students with the latest technology in the classroom.
- graduates have found successful, fulfilling careers.
- is a leader in distance education, with many approved clinical placement locations.
- is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Program Snapshot
Program Highlights
Clinical Practicum
Clinical practicum is a transformative phase in a UNMC diagnostic cytology students journey where didactic learning is put into hands-on practice.
Overview & Degree RequirementsGoals and Outcomes
The overall goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level cytologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.
AccreditationRelated Programs
Medical Laboratory Science is an undergraduate laboratory program that may be of interest. Some graduates of Diagnostic Cytology continue their education with Healthcare Delivery Science, an online master's degree program designed with the working health professional in mind.
