Clinical Internship

Students may apply for specialization standing in cytotechnology after completing the BDTS core curriculum, generally at the end of the sophomore year.  The junior year consists of the specialization course requirements at Oakland University and the senior year includes the completion of a 12-month internship at an approved hospital-based program.  The internship includes an integrated presentation of didactic material, microscopic study, specimen preparation, clinical observation, cytogenetics, laboratory management and a research project.  Application to the hospital-based clinical internship is made during the winter semester of the sophomore year. 

Oakland University is affiliated with the accredited cytotechnology clinical program at the Detroit Medical Center University Laboratories.  Acceptance into the internship program is competitive and based on grade point average, personal interview, and letters of recommendation.  Desirable candidates possess qualities/abilities in communication, computer literacy, leadership, multitasking, problem solving, and critical thinking.  

Students in the cytotechnology specialization must complete the following courses.  For a complete description of courses, please review the Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Science Program entry in the Undergraduate Catalog.