Overview

Histotechnologists play a fundamental role in detecting cellular abnormalities. A histotechnologist prepares very thin slices of human, animal or plant tissue for microscopic examination. This is an important part of the intricate process of scientific investigation used in establishing and confirming patient diagnosis. Because of the histotechnologist’s skillful application of laboratory techniques, the amazing invisible world of tissue structure becomes visible under a microscope.

The result is that students are immersed in both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice. Students gain additional practical experience through interactive training in affiliated hospital clinical and research laboratories. The Histotechnology program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston more than adequately prepares students for national certification as histotechnologists.

Careers

Histotechnologists are in high demand in the United States and worldwide. Their career options include hospital diagnostic labs, university research labs, medical schools, veterinary medicine, private reference labs and forensic labs. They enjoy careers as staff histotechnologists, supervisors, laboratory educators, technical support specialists and researchers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Lab Techniques

Medical Terminology

Laboratory Mathematics

Health Care Ethics

Medical Microbiology Lab

Pathophysiology for Health Professions

Medical Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 193 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum overall GPA, prerequisite GPA, and prerequisite science GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale is required for application. Meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee acceptance

Prerequisite coursework

Online application, including essay

Three professional recommendation forms

Official transcript from each college attended

TOEFL exam scores for international applicants

Foreign college transcript should include a course-by-course and grade-by-grade evaluation from an approved agency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15672 SHP / year

≈ 15672 SHP / year
Out-of-State

15672 SHP / year

≈ 15672 SHP / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3106 SHP / year

≈ 3106 SHP / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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