Overview

About Cytogenetic Technology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

For each course, students at the Cytogenetic Technology program at the The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center participate in a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and hands-on technical experience.

Because MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world, many special areas of instruction can be presented, such as Spectral Karyotyping, home-brew FISH probe making and comparative genomic hybridization through aCGH.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Medical Genetics

Clinical Cytogenetics

Prenatal Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics of Hematological Malignancies

Advanced Cytogenic Laboratory Techniques

Molecular Genetic Technology

Basic Laboratory Techniques

Genetics of Hematologic Disease

Independent Research Project

Cytogenetics Journal Club

Special Topics

Laboratory Mathematics

Management and Education

Computer Technology

Immunology

Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

49 SCH

two-year track - 76 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Biotechnology View 192 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required courses must be acceptable toward a major in the respective field of study. Survey courses will not fulfill these requirements.
Candidates who completed the prerequisite courses seven or more years before admission may be required to update their academic skills. For specific information, contact the program director.
A minimum overall grade point average and science (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3106 USD / year

≈ 3106 USD / year
Out-of-State

12826 USD / year

≈ 12826 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3094 USD / year

≈ 3094 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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