Program Overview:
This 3 + 2 program is offered in conjunction with the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Cytotechnology Program. This program consists of three years of course work at The College of Saint Rose followed by two years at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In the case of transfer students, the first year at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is counted within the minimum two-year residency at The College of Saint Rose. Admission into the Biology-Cytotechnology program does not guarantee placement into the graduate/clinical phase. The academic components of the program must be successfully completed before students are eligible to progress to the graduate/clinical phase during the senior year. Preference will be given to students who maintain a minimum cumulative index of 3.0 in science courses and 3.0 overall. Eligibility for the clinical phase of the Cytotechnology program will be determined by application and evaluation by the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Department of Health Sciences Cytotechnology Program and The College of Saint Rose.
Successful completion of this degree entitles the student to a B.S. degree in Biology-Cytotechnology from Saint Rose (awarded at the end of their fourth year) and a M.S. in Biotechnology-Cytotechnology from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (awarded at the end of the fifth year).
Program Contacts:
Dr. Brian Jensen
Physical and Biological Sciences Department Co-Chair
Email: jensenb@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Ann Zeeh
Physical and Biological Sciences Department Co-Chair
Email: zeeha@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Steven Strazza
Cytotechnology Coordinator
Email: strazzas@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Biology/Cytotechnology, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Biology-Cytotechnology (77-79 credits)
All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.
The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences highly recommends that all students majoring in the sciences take CSC 202 in fulfillment of their L08 Liberal Education requirement.
SCI 399: required every semester
Students failing a course in the major three times will be dismissed from the major.
For those interested in honors-level undergraduate research, please refer to the Research Honors section.
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 122 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Year 1
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Fall Semester
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(16 credits)
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BIO199 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
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4
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CHM190 General Chemistry 1
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4
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MAT (180 or higher)
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4
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ENG105 Expository Writing, Oral Comm. and Research
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4
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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BIO 200 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
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4
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CHM191 General Chemistry 2
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4
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MDT104 Intro to Clinical Lab Science
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1
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Liberal Education Requirement/General Elective
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6-7
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Year 2
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Fall Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM201 Organic Chemistry 1
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4
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MAT (180 or Higher)
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4
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Liberal Education Requirement/General Elective
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6-8
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM202 Organic Chemistry 2
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4
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BIO258 Genetics
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4
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MDT104 Intro to Clinical Lab Science¹
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1
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Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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6-7
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Year 3
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Fall Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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BIO 351 Cell Biology
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4
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Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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10-12
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(14-17 credits)
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BIO 354 Immunology
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4
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BIO 350 Microbiology
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4
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Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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6-9
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Year 4
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Fall Semester
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(15 credits)
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BIO 490 Clinical Coursework
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15
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Spring Semester
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(15 credits)
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BIO 491 Clinical Coursework
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15
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¹ If offered. MDT is offered every other spring semester.
All 4-credit science courses include a required laboratory component.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of First-Year applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as October. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for all applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
- Music applicants are required to complete an audition.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we award more than $34 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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