B.S. in Medical Technology
Medical Technology is a vital part of the field of laboratory medicine. A medical technologist performs a myriad of laboratory tests to find the causes and cures for disease. These tests include the analysis of of blood, body fluids, cells, tissues, and also the isolation and identification of microorganisms which cause disease. In addition, the medical technologist performs tests which assess risk factors for disease and help determine overall health status. The medical technologist must be knowledgeable in basic sciences and skilled at using sophisticated laboratory instruments.
Employment opportunities for medical technologists are excellent. Besides work in hospital labs, positions are also available in research, administration, education, industry, private practice, and public health. A graduate in medical technology is eligible to one or more national certification examination given the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or by the Nation Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel. Some states require a state license examination as well.
Mary Celeste Reese is the Medical Technology Advisor
B.S. IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM-124 HOURS
University and College Core
English Composition (6 hours)
EN 1103 English Comp. I or EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I
EN 1113 English Comp. II or EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II
Foreign Language (6 hours)
2 semesters in one Foreign Language (see advisor)
Humanities (6 hours)
3 hours Literature – see A & S listing in MSU bulletin
3 hours History – see A & S listing in MSU bulletin
Mathematics (6 hours)
MA 1313 College Algebra
MA 1323 Trigonometry or ST 3113 Statistics
Fine Arts (3 hours)
See A & S listing in MSU bulletin
Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)
See Major Core (this requirement is met in the major core)
Social Sciences (6 hours)
Must be from 2 different areas – see A & S listing in MSU bulletin
Major Core – Classes required for medical technology degree
BIO 1301 Perspectives in Medical Technology
BIO 3303 Parasitology
BIO 4304 Quantitative Methods I
BIO 4314 Quantitative Methods II
BIO 4303 Bioinstrumentation
BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology
BIO 3304 General Microbiology
BIO 4405 Pathogenic Microbiology
BIO 4413 Immunology
CH 1213 Fundamentals of Chemistry
CH 1223 Fundamentals of Chemistry
CH 1211 Chemistry Laboratory
CH 1221 Chemistry Laboratory
CH 4513 Organic Chemistry
CH 4523 Organic Chemistry
BCH 3613 Elementary Biochemistry
BIO 3013 Writing for Biologists (meets Jr./Sr. Writing and Computer Literacy Requirement)
CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (meets Oral Communication Requirement)
General and science electives (7 hours)
Medical Technology Internship Classes at Affiliated School of Medical Technology
BIO 4636 Clinical Chemistry
BIO 4614 Serology/Immunology
BIO 4626 Hematology
BIO 4602 Urinalysis
BIO 4612 Special Topics
BIO 4624 Immunohematology
BIO 4606 Clinical Microbiology
Summary of Requirements
General University Requirements - 33 hours
Medical Technology Core Requirements - 61 hours
Medical Technology Internship Requirements - 30 hours
Total hours needed - 124 hours
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