Bachelors of Science in Medical Technologies

Medical technology is a rapidly growing profession associated with modern advances in medical science. As members of a complete medical team, medical technologists work closely with pathologists and other physicians by performing hundreds of laboratory tests and procedures that form the basis of modern diagnosis and treatment of disease. They are able to ascertain the correlation between the laboratory findings and the clinical problems involved, and thus contribute significantly to the restoration and maintenance of health to the patient. The medical technology program at the University of Scranton, under the direction of Dr. Trudy Dickneider,  is administered through the Chemistry Department. It involves three years of course work at the University, followed by a 12 month clinical year at a hospital with a school of medical technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (A.S.C.P.). Those who complete the program receive a bachelor of science in medical technology from the University. For the first two years the curriculum for medical technology closely parallels the biochemistry program and the biology (pre-med) program. This provides students the option of easily changing to either program should their career goals change.

The following is the grid for the BS in Medical Technologies major at the University of Scranton. It is only what is recommended for when the student takes certain courses but is not the final decision for the course work, especially if the student advances out of General and Analytical Chemistry I by the exemption test given during the Summer Pre-Orientation.

Note: There is a $125 Clinical Year Fee charged for each semester of senior year to cover University administrative cost. The student is not, however, charged University tuition for the credits earned in senior year. Some hospitals may charge their own fees. The department has an outstanding record in having its students accepted into medical-technology programs. It should be clear, however, that admission to clinical education is competitive and dependent on the student's academic record and success in the interview. The hospital is responsible for selection. A delay in beginning the clinical education may delay a student's graduation. Credits for senior-year courses vary from 28 to 32, depending on the hospital. Course titles in that year may also vary.