Admission
General Information
As grade point average is a reflection of self-motivation, self-discipline, and the desire to achieve, favorable consideration is given to applicants with high grade point averages. In addition, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in biological and physical sciences. Candidates for this program should work well with others, have a genuine desire to improve the health of humanity, and be willing to accept the responsibilities of providing health care service. Students accepted into the program must complete the school’s and the program’s admission requirements listed below before the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.
Criteria Used for Selection of Class Cumulative grade point average, biology grade point average, interview.
Class Size Eight each fall semester.
Specific Requirements
In addition to the Health Professions Programs admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Cytotechnology Program:
Application Deadline December 1 of the year before anticipated entry.
Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 83
Distribution of Credits in Specific Areas 25 credit hours in biology
Limitations of Course Work Biology credits earned more than seven years before application must be updated by taking 3 additional credit hours related to cell biology within a period of time not to exceed 12 months before admission. Remedial courses will not fulfill prerequisite hours.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.
Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Biology grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.
Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).
Interview All qualified applicants must participate in an interview. Interviews start the second week of January.
Technical Standards See Health Professions Programs policy.
Medical Requirements; All entering students must meet established health requirements. Before beginning the professional program, students are required to demonstrate proof of immunization for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles), mumps, varicella (chicken pox), and hepatitis B. All students must have a PPD tuberculin skin test within the last three months. In some instances proof of positive titer can be substituted. Students may be required to complete a physical examination (see program specific requirements). Full details for entering students can be found at http://medicine.iu.edu/hpp/admitted/. Additional immunizations may be required at certain clinical sites. Students assigned to those sites must complete additional requirements prior to starting that clinical rotation.
Student Health Insurance All students are required to show proof of coverage under a health insurance plan. This is consistent with requirements for other health science students on the IUPUI campus.
Background Check and Drug Screen All students are required to submit to a comprehensive background check and drug screen upon notification of admission. A Social Security number is required to finalize an applicant's background check and allows a student access to hospitals that serve as the School's clinical partners. Further information about the requirement and cost is included in the letter of admission.
NOTE: Medical requirements (immunizations/health screen), student health insurance, background check and drug screen must all be completed by June 1st in the year of entry.
Indiana Residents Preference Policy See Health Professions Programs policy.
Volunteer Experience While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.
Updated: October 21, 2015