• Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)
• Cytogenetic Technology
• Cytotechnology
• Histotechnology
• Medical Dosimetry
• Molecular Genetic Technology
• Radiation Therapy

Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology).

To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Postbaccalaureate Certificate
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

You should begin the application process one year before you expect to enter the Program. The Admissions Committee, composed of the Medical Director, Program Director, and two additional faculty members, begins the selection process in the winter preceding the August entry date. While your transcript record will be given the most weight in the selection process, committee members will also consider your statement, interview, and faculty reference letters. Relevant work experience may also warrant consideration.

Students will be selected by mid-February for the August class. Students not selected for the Program must petition in writing if they wish to be considered for a later class.

The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online. Application and supporting documents should be submitted by January 1.

Want to Know More?

The Program brochure covers topics such as admission requirements for international students, advanced placement, nonacademic requirements, expenses, and housing. To request a brochure, please contact:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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Cytogenetic Technology - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Cytogenetic Technology.

To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Postbaccalaureate Certificate
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

You should begin the application process one year before you expect to enter the Program. The Admissions Committee, composed of the Medical Director, Program Director, and two additional faculty members, begins the selection process in the winter preceding the August entry date. While your transcript record will be given the most weight in the selection process, committee members will also consider your statement, interview, and faculty reference letters. Relevant work experience may also warrant consideration.

Students will be selected over the winter and spring months for the August class. All applicants will be notified of their status by June 15. Students not selected for the Program must petition in writing if they wish to be considered for a later class.

The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online. Application and supporting documents must be submitted by February 1.

Want to Know More?

The Program brochure covers topics such as admission requirements for international students, advanced placement, nonacademic requirements, expenses, and housing. To request a brochure, please contact:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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Cytotechnology - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Cytotechnology.

To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Postbaccalaureate Certificate
• Minimum Requirements
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online. All information must be received by February 1 in order for an applicant to be considered for admission to the upcoming class.

For More Information

Questions regarding the Cytotechnology Program can be addressed to:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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Histotechnology - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Histotechnology.

To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

All information must be received by April 1 in order for an applicant to be considered for admission to the upcoming class beginning in August.

The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online.

For More Information

Questions regarding the Histotechnology Program can be addressed to:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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Medical Dosimetry - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Medical Dosimetry.

To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Certificate Requirements
• Bachelor of Science Requirements
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

The Admissions Committee considers as much information as possible when evaluating candidates' qualifications for the study and practice of medical dosimetry. Candidates for admission to the Program should submit the following documents:

• Completed Program Application Form*
• All transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended
• Registry scores
• Three completed Letter of Recommendation forms*

*The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online.

All information must be received by March 15 in order for a candidate to be considered for admission to the upcoming class.

After reviewing the submitted information, the Admissions Committee will invite selected candidates to a personal interview. As it enables prospective students to obtain more information about the Program, the personal interview also allows the committee to weigh such factors as motivation and interpersonal communication skills.

For More Information

Please contact:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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Molecular Genetic Technology - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Molecular Genetic Technology. To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

You should begin the application process one year before you expect to enter the Program. The Admissions Committee, composed of the Medical Director, Program Director, and two additional faculty members, begins the selection process in the winter preceding the August entry date. While your transcript record will be given the most weight in the selection process, committee members will also consider your statement, interview, and faculty reference letters. Relevant work experience may also warrant consideration.

Students will be selected over the winter and spring months for the August class. All applicants will be notified of their status by June 15. Students not selected for the Program must petition in writing if they wish to be considered for a later class.

The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online. Application and supporting documents must be submitted by April 1.

Want to Know More?

The Program brochure covers topics such as admission requirements for international students, advanced placement, nonacademic requirements, expenses, and housing. To request a brochure, please contact:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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Radiation Therapy - Admission & Application

The Health Sciences Student Catalog includes current information about admission to the Program in Radiation Therapy.

To learn more, visit the links below:

• Requirements for Admission
• Selection Criteria
• Nonacademic Requirements
• Bachelor of Science Requirements
• Certificate Requirements
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected

Application Process

The Admissions Committee considers as much information as possible when evaluating candidates' qualifications for the study and practice of radiation therapy. Candidates for admission should follow these steps:

Submit an application by April 1. The Application and Recommendation Forms can be completed online.

Schedule a site visit. Before a personal interview all applicants must observe a radiation therapy department, including at least one four-hour visit to a radiation oncology department. Contact the Program Office for assistance in scheduling. Download and print the Clinical Site Visit Form (pdf).

Complete an interview. A personal interview, by invitation of the Admissions Committee, is required for admission. A final decision on acceptance is made after this interview. The purpose of the interview is two-fold: It enables you to ask questions in order to evaluate the program for your needs, and it gives the Program personnel a chance to weigh such factors as your motivation and interpersonal skills.

The number of students accepted into the Program each year is limited, with selection made on a competitive basis. All students must be at least 18 years of age prior to the start of any clinical rotation.

For More Information

Please contact:

Anne Bettinger, Recruitment Coordinator
School of Health Sciences - Unit 240
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
(713) 745-1205
ambettin@mdanderson.org

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