Overview

Advanced practice diagnostic cytologists are integral to providing anatomic pathology services. They work closely with pathologists, other laboratory professionals, and clinicians in hospital and reference laboratories, cancer centers, biopharma corporations, and research and academic institutions to provide precision treatment and personalized patient care.

The Diagnostic Cytopathology course at Rutgers University teaches students to microscopically examine cells for malignancies, precancerous cells, and infectious diseases and to use companion techniques like molecular diagnostics and digital pathology in diagnostic interpretation.

Programme Outcomes

The Diagnostic Cytopathology course at Rutgers University has a 100% graduation rate and 100% job placement rate within six months of programme completion. The first class of the newly structured programme graduated in 2023 with a 100% ASCP BOC Examination passing rate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Diagnostics

Cytopreparatory Laboratory Techniques

Diagnostic Cytology

Molecular Cytopathology

Advanced Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US college or university

A minimum of 28 credits of coursework in biology, chemistry and the health sciences taken within 7 years of planned enrollment to the programme

3 credits of precalculus or calculus

3 credits of statistics

Overall minimum GPA of 3.0

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for science courses

Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework from all institutions attended

Curriculum vitae/resume

Personal essay addressing career goals and reasons for pursuing the MS-CLS Cytopathology Programme.

Two (2) letters of recommendation from college professors, supervisors, lab managers, pathologist, and/or anyone with knowledge to evaluate the applicant’s academic and professional performance.

Personal interview

Tuition Fees

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44505 USD / year

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44505 USD / year

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In-State

39818 USD / year

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Living costs

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 USD / month

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