The Histotechnology Program is a one-year master's degree program, comprising intense academic studies and a three-month practicum. Students will earn a master of science degree and be prepared to work, under the direction of a pathologist, as a highly qualified allied health professional in anatomic pathology laboratories throughout the country.
Learn more about the Histotechnology Program
Learn more about the Histotechnology Program curriculum.
Download a Histotechnology Program fact sheet (PDF file)
What Is a Histotechnologist?
Histotechnologists and histotechnicians are health professionals with advanced training that gives them the ability to perform complex procedures that help pathologists render diagnoses. They work under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.
A histotechnologist is a highly motivated problem-solver who works well under pressure. Histotechnologists also possess acute hand-eye coordination necessary for operating manual and automated equipment. Above all, these allied health professionals are committed to quality patient care.
Typical Backgrounds of Histotechnologists
Histotechnology Program courses are ideal for:
- Recent graduates with a degree in a biological or allied health science, with exposure to anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Previous exposure to pathology is recommended.
- Allied health professionals
- Research technicians
Career Opportunities for Histotechnologists
Histotechnologists are employed in hospitals, for-profit laboratories, clinics and public health facilities. Additional opportunities are available in clinical and industrial research, veterinary pathology, marine biology and forensic pathology.
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