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Clinical Programs

The College of Saint Rose maintains affiliations with Rochester General Hospital and the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to provide for the clinical portion of the B.S, in Medical Technology, and with the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to provide for the clinical portion of the Biology/Cytotechnology program. Admission to the clinical component of Medical Technology and Cytotechnology is contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose. Each of these programs leads to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose and eligibility toward professional certification.

Clinical Program in Medical Technology


The College of Saint Rose and Rochester General Hospital maintain an agreement for qualified Saint Rose students who wish to pursue a career in laboratory-related health science fields. This 3+1 program leads to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose. The program at Albany School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a 3+2 program which leads to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose; and a Master’s degree from Albany College of Pharmacy. Admission to the clinical component of Medical Technology is contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose. The Medical Technology B.S. is a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure-qualifying program.

Clinical Program in Cytotechnology

The College of Saint Rose and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences maintain a formal agreement for qualified Saint Rose students who wish to pursue a career in cytotechnology and molecular diagnostics. Admission to the clinical/ graduate component of cytotechnology is contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose. This 3+2 programs leads to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose; and a Master’s degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 


Contact Person: Steve Strazza, Ph.D.

Medical Technology and Biology-Cytotechnology Programs

The College of Saint Rose

432 Western Avenue

Albany, NY 12203

(518) 454-5285

strazzas@strose.edu


In addition to the clinical affiliations in Medical Technology and Cytotechnology, The College of Saint Rose and The Sage Colleges have developed a collaborative agreement to provide qualified Saint Rose students who wish to pursue a M.S. degree in Occupational Therapy (OT), a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT), or an M.S. degree in Applied Nutrition from Sage Graduate School early acceptance contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose.

Clinical Programs in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

The College of Saint Rose and The Sage Colleges have developed a collaborative agreement to provide qualified Saint Rose students who wish to pursue a M.S. degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) or a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Sage Graduate School early acceptance contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose.

Clinical Program in Applied Nutrition

The College of Saint Rose and The Sage Colleges have developed a collaborative agreement to provide qualified Saint Rose students who wish to pursue a M.S. degree in Applied Nutrition from Sage Graduate School early acceptance contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose.

For more detailed information about any of these pre-health programs, including program prerequisites and application requirements and deadlines, students should visit the Saint Rose website at www.strose.edu, and contact the appropriate advisor at The College of Saint Rose.

Contact Person: Brian Jensen, Ph.D.

OT, PT, and Nutrition Programs

The College of Saint Rose

432 Western Avenue

Albany, NY 12203

(518) 454-5274

jensenb@strose.edu