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Program checklist · MS

Biology, BS/Cytology, MS

Daemen University · Amherst, NY

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Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Total credits (published)
161-162
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190725
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190725_12c2c275
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Curriculum

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    BS, Biology

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      Major: 79-80 Credits

      37 items
      1. BIO 109
        General Biology I
        Not resolved to a course
      2. BIO 109L
        General Biology I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      3. BIO 110
        General Biology II
        Not resolved to a course
      4. BIO 110L
        General Biology II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      5. BIO 308
        Genetics
        Not resolved to a course
      6. BIO 308L
        Genetics Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      7. BIO 315
        General Microbiology
        Not resolved to a course
      8. BIO 315L
        General Microbiology Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      9. BIO 325
        Cell Biology
        Not resolved to a course
      10. BIO 325L
        Cell Biology Lab Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      11. BIO 207
        Anatomy and Physiology I AND
        Not resolved to a course
      12. BIO 207L
        Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        or: BIO 330 - General Anatomy AND
      13. BIO 330L
        General Anatomy Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      14. BIO 208
        Anatomy and Physiology II AND
        Not resolved to a course
      15. BIO 208L
        Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
        Not resolved to a course
        or: BIO 340 - General Physiology AND
      16. BIO 340L
        General Physiology Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      17. BIO 440
        Molecular Biology
        Not resolved to a course
      18. BIO 440L
        Molecular Biology Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      19. BIO 417
        Immunology
        Not resolved to a course
      20. CHE 110
        Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
      21. CHE 110L
        Chemistry I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      22. CHE 111
        Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
      23. CHE 111L
        Chemistry II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      24. CHE 301
        Organic Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
      25. CHE 301L
        Organic Chemistry I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      26. CHE 302
        Organic Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
      27. CHE 302L
        Organic Chemistry II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      28. BCH 313
        General Biochemistry
        Not resolved to a course
      29. BCH 313L
        Biochemistry Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      30. NSC 310
        Biostatistics
        Not resolved to a course
      31. NSC 101
        Natural Science Freshman Seminar
        Not resolved to a course
      32. NSC 231
        Natural Science: Scientific Language & Literacy Seminar
        Not resolved to a course
      33. NSC 331
        Natural Science Literature Survey AND
        Not resolved to a course
      34. NSC 443
        Natural Science Research Seminar
        Not resolved to a course
        or: CMP 311 - Advanced English Composition
      35. PAS 511
        Clinical Microbiology (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      36. Science Electives: 7 credits at the 300 level in BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS, FOR, NSC. Up to 8 credits of 200 level allowed in these prefixes.
        Not resolved to a course
      37. CMP 101
        English Composition (This does not require min. grade C)
        Not resolved to a course

      Select One Sequence

      8 items
      1. PHY 201
        Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PHY 201L
        Physics I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PHY 202
        Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PHY 202L
        Physics II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      5. PHY 151
        General Physics I Lecture
        Not resolved to a course
      6. PHY 151L
        General Physics I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      7. PHY 152
        General Physics II Lecture
        Not resolved to a course
      8. PHY 152L
        General Physics II Lab
        Not resolved to a course

      General Education Curriculum: 36 Credits

      12 items
      1. First Year Seminar (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Learning Communities (6)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Depth - Discovery (9)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Breadth - Exploration:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
        Not resolved to a course
      6. MTH 144
        Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)*
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Choose one course from any exploration (Math/Science, Social Sciences, Humanities) (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. Social Sciences:
        Not resolved to a course
      9. Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
        Not resolved to a course
      10. Humanities:
        Not resolved to a course
      11. PHI 321
        Medical Ethics (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      12. Choose one course from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)
        Not resolved to a course

      MS, Cytology: 36 Credits

      19 items
      1. CYT 507
        Cytology of the Female Genital Tract - Squamous (2)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CYT 509
        Cytology of the Female Genital Tract - Glandular and Other (2)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. CYT 510
        Introduction to Cytology, Cytopreparation (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CYT 605
        Cytology of Body Cavity Fluids and Cerebrospinal Fluid (2)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CYT 606
        Histotechnology and Gross Pathology (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      6. CYT 607
        Cytology of the Respiratory Tract (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      7. CYT 609
        Cytology of the Urinary Tract (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. CYT 610
        Cytology Laboratory Management (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      9. CYT 612
        Cytology of the Gastrointestinal Tract (2)
        Not resolved to a course
      10. CYT 614
        Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology I: Collection Method, Breast, Thyroid, Lymph Node (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      11. CYT 618
        Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology II: Salivary, Bone and Soft Tissue, Pancreas, Liver, Kidney, Adrenal, Metatases (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      12. CYT 620
        Immunohistochemistry (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      13. CYT 641
        Cytology Clinical Practicum I (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      14. CYT 642
        Cytology Clinical Practicum II (2)
        Not resolved to a course
      15. CYT 643
        Cytology Clinical Practicum III (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      16. CYT 650
        Cytology Research and Professional Development I (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      17. CYT 652
        Cytology Research and Professional Development II (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      18. CYT 653
        Cytology Research and Professional Development III (1)
        Not resolved to a course
      19. PAS 514
        Pathophysiology (3)
        Not resolved to a course

      Program Structure

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        First-Year Student Admission Criteria

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          Admission into the Upper Division of the Program

          6 items
          1. A minimum grade of C in all science courses
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Minimum science grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
            Not resolved to a course
          3. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Completion of: BIO 109 /BIO 109L -BIO 110 /BIO 110L ; CHE 110 /CHE 110L -CHE 111 /CHE 111L ; BIO 325 /BIO 325L , BIO328/L, CHE 301 /CHE 301L -CHE 302 /CHE 302L ; MTH 134 (if required as prerequisite to MTH 144 ), MTH 144 , NSC 231
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Laboratory skills in histology and other molecular techniques (i.e., ability to use a microscope, patience in analysis of data, precision of data analysis)
            Not resolved to a course
          6. Demonstrated communication skills as evidenced in interviews with Daemen and RPCI faculty and staff
            Not resolved to a course

          Graduation Requirements

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            BS Portion of the Program (BS, Biology)

            3 items
            1. A minimum grade of C in all science courses and MTH 144 .
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Minimum science grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.30.
              Not resolved to a course

            MS Portion of the Program (MS, Cytology)

            1 item
            1. A minimum grade of B in all courses, thereby resulting in a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
              Not resolved to a course

            Suggested Course Sequence

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