Degree Programs

Health Sciences Concentrations

Consult with an academic advisor before scheduling courses for a concentration.

Chiropractic Medicine Concentration

For transfer to a Chiropractic Medicine program

Doctors of Chiropractic Medicine diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and their effects on general health. Chiropractors manually manipulate joints and soft tissues to improve patient function and overall health. This concentration is designed for transfer to the Northeast College of Health Sciences.

Admission to Northeast College of Health Sciences requires a total of 90 credits. The 90 credits must include the Core Course Entrance Requirement credits from the 64 credits listed below. The remaining 26 credits may be obtained at Cayuga or another academic institution. Northeast College of Health Sciences typically will accept the 26 remaining credits from a wide range of courses. The Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Northeast College of Health Sciences requires a minimum of ten 15-week trimesters of full-time resident study, including a clinical internship. Students are admitted to Northeast College of Health Sciences on a Fall rotation.

Clinical Perfusion Concentration

For transfer to a Clinical Perfusion program

Clinical Perfusionists work directly with cardiac surgeons to replace lung and heart function during cardiac surgery. They work with sophisticated equipment commonly known as bypass machines. Clinical Perfusionists have little to no patient contact. Students must have a Bachelor’s Degree and take the GREs to apply for the Clinical Perfusion Program.

Students are admitted to SUNY Upstate Medical University on a Fall rotation. A maximum of 6 students are admitted each rotation. Students who graduate from the SUNY Upstate program can take the American Board of Clinical Perfusion’s National Certification Exam.

Laboratory Science Concentration

For transfer to a Laboratory Science program

Medical Technologists perform lab tests used to diagnose and treat disease in a clinical setting, while Medical Biotechnologists work in a research setting, providing valuable data for scientific studies. Med Techs and Biotechs will have minimal to no patient contact. Students admitted to SUNY Upstate University in either program begin on a Fall rotation. Graduates from SUNY Upstate are eligible to take one of several national licensing exams.

Physical Therapy Concentration

For transfer to a Physical Therapy program

Physical Therapists work with multiple body systems to evaluate patients and determine overall function. They then plan programs that improve functionality by improving strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion. Therapists require excellent interpersonal skills and work directly with patients. Students are admitted to SUNY Upstate beginning in a summer rotation, and the program will take three years to complete. Entry into SUNY Upstate University requires a bachelor’s degree (typically two years beyond the Associate’s Degree). Admission to SUNY Upstate depends on the bachelor’s degree transfer institutional requirements, GRE scores, and work or volunteer experience in Physical Therapy. Graduates from the SUNY Upstate program are eligible to take the National Licensing Exam for Physical Therapy.

Radiation Therapy Concentration

For transfer to a Radiation Therapy program 

Radiation Therapists work with oncologists to deliver radiation to tumor sites without damaging the surrounding tissues. Therapists work very closely with patients and require excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, they must feel confident using computers and highly sophisticated equipment. Students are admitted to SUNY Upstate Medical University on a Fall rotation. Students are required to complete clinical rotations in at least three different radiation departments in two different locations. Clinical rotations are offered in over thirty locations throughout the area. Graduates from SUNY Upstate are eligible to be nationally certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 

Respiratory Therapy Concentration

For transfer to a Respiratory Therapy program

Respiratory Therapists aid people with breathing issues due to disease or injury. They require excellent interpersonal skills and work closely with patients and their families. Students are admitted to SUNY Upstate Medical University on a Fall rotation. SUNY Upstate Medical University graduates are eligible for national certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care and to become licensed in New York State.