Gain both academic and hospital laboratory training as you pursue your Histotechnician Certificate. Get ready to work in a vital medical field preparing specimens for medical diagnosis. You will learn the technique and art of how to embed, cut, stain and prepare a tissue sample for examination under a microscope.
Program Highlights
- Blends online and face-to-face training in lectures, lab sessions and clinical rotations
- Pairs well with a major in biomedical science, medical laboratory science or life sciences
- Students eligible to sit for the national certification examination for histotechnician upon completion
Program Distinctions
- Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Only accredited histology program in the Minnesota State System
- Opportunity to develop relevant skills in classwork, laboratory research and fieldwork with nationally-recognized faculty members
Popular Careers
- Histotechnician
- Medical lab
- Clinical lab
- Research lab
University Facts & Stats
- Only accredited histology program in the Minnesota State System
- 94% of Biological Sciences graduates employed
- Develop relevant skills in laboratory research with nationally-recognized faculty members.
- $45 million Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility (ISELF)
- $600,000 National Science Foundation grant helps support students who pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers
- $106 million in scholarships loans and grants
Program Requirements
Department of Biology
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