Undergraduate Certificate in Histotechnician at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Acquire the skills needed to influence diagnosis of tissue abnormalities and diseases. Learn skills and knowledge in a vital medical field with relevant coursework plus hands-on professional training. This online certificate program allows you to advance your career in as little as two semesters.

Duration: 9 months (19 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (June 1), Spring (Nov. 1), Summer (March 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Required courses include HT 360 Histopathology Laboratory Theory; HT 362 Histotechniques I; HT 363 Histotechniques II; HT 367 Histology Practicum I; HT 368 Histology Practicum II.

Career pathways

Histologists, also referred to as Histotechnicians (HT) and Histotechnologists (HTL) are highly specialized medical laboratory professionals, who play a crucial role in healthcare by turning tissue samples into microscopic slides.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide undergraduate admission (not specific to this major): complete 14 units of high school core courses (English 4, math 3 of Algebra I or above, lab science 3, social studies 3, plus 1 additional unit from those areas or a world language); a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher is recommended (3.25 for Aviation Management and Commercial Aviation); ACT/SAT scores are not required. Source: UND Freshmen admissions page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/apply.html

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