What is Cytogenetics?
Cytogenetics is a branch of genetics that is concerned with the study of the structure and function of the cell, especially the chromosomes. It includes routine analysis of G-Banded chromosomes, other cytogenetic banding techniques, as well as molecular cytogenetics such as fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and comparative genomic hybridization (CGH).
What is certification in Cytogenetics?
The HGSA offers two specialist applied qualifications in Cytogenetics:
- Part 1, MHGSA (Cytogenetics), is available to candidates with a minimum of three years relevant cytogenetic experience
- Part 2, FHGSA (Cytogenetics), is available to candidates who have
- a minimum of eight years relevant cytogenetic experience and
- a total of 10 years experience in a clinical laboratory and
- the MHGSA (Cytogenetics) qualification
How do I become certified?
Cytogenetics Certification MHGSA and FHGSA Cytogenetics Certification MHGSA & FHGSA
Guidelines for Member HGSA (Cytogenetics) Cytogenetics Certification Part 1 Membership HGSA
Guidelines for Fellow HGSA (Cytogenetics) Cytogenetics Certification Part 2 Fellowship HGSA
Where can I get copies of past exam papers?
Our Past Examinations page contains past examinations from 1998 to 2007.
The Cytogenetics Board of Censors
| President | Mary Suter |
| Vice Chair | Ms Fran O’Malley |
| Chief Examiner | Catherine McCarthy |
| Member | Marylou Doody |
| Member | Ms Rhonda Hutchinson |
| Member | Fiona Norris |
| Member | Amanda Howden |
| Member | Dr Anne Ronan |
