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Please Note: Miami Dade College reserves the right to cancel classes and/or programs for which there is insufficient enrollment.

Program Closure Notice

Miami Dade College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Histotechnology program is being discontinued and is no longer accepting applications or new enrollments. Students currently enrolled in the program will be provided an opportunity to complete all degree requirements through an approved teach-out plan. Academic advising and support services will remain available to assist students throughout the completion process. Students with questions regarding the teach-out plan should contact their program advisor Ms. Nikki Howard via email Ihoward@mdc.edu. For alternative educational pathways please contact the advising department at 305-237-4141 or via email madvisement@mdc.edu

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Science with a concentration in Histotechnology is designed to accommodate the unique demands for Histotechnology professionals in the health science industry. Upon completion of the program and the attainment of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL) certification and license, graduates maybe employed as part of the health care delivery team in a hospital, private clinical laboratory, research laboratory or other health-care setting as laboratory technologists.

Quick Facts

• High Employment Rate

  Employment for Histotechnologists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2026, faster than the average for other occupations.

• Other Highlight

  The rapid advancement of knowledge in the field of medical laboratory science is required for the growing need of highly skilled and knowledgeable clinical laboratory scientists. Employment is found in hospitals, physician’s offices, research facilities, private and public health laboratories, industrial quality control, veterinary clinics, pharmaceutical laboratories, and sales and health care equipment.

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Program Details

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Science with a concentration in Histotechnology is a blended- online and MDC Live HT to HTL program. The HT to HTL program expands upon the Associate of Science in Laboratory Sciences curriculum. Graduates of the BAS program with the HTL concentration are eligible for certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Histotechnology..

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Career Prospects

Upon completion of the program and the attainment of certification and license, Histotechnologists are employed in a variety of health-care settings as laboratory technologists with the opportunity of upward mobility to supervisory and management positions. This concentration prepares students for positions in job roles such as:

Program Location

Questions about this or other programs at the Medical Campus?

If you live out of state or are unable to visit in person, you can visit our virtual room to speak to an advisor. No appointment is necessary.

New Student Center - Room 1101

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Medical Campus address and directions

• Call: 305-237-4141
• Email: madvisement@mdc.edu