Michael Minnick (Professor of Biological
Sciences), Advisor
Medical Technology is a combined study of chemistry, physics,
physiology and microbiology. A medical technologist is capable
of performing, under the supervision of a pathologist or other
qualified physician or laboratory director, the various chemical,
microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical laboratory procedures
used in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease.
Four years are required to earn the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Medical Technology. The first two years are devoted to the
development of a sound foundation in physics, chemistry and
biology. The last two years are designed to develop efficiency
in the fields of microbiology and clinical methods. The student
is encouraged to obtain an understanding of social science and
cultural subjects.
To be certified by the Board of Registry a student, after satisfying
the minimum course requirements, serves an internship of at
least 12 consecutive months in an approved school of medical
technology endorsed by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and American Society of Clinical
Pathology (ASCP) of the American Medical Association. Schools
of medical technology are located in every state, the District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone. After completing
the internship and passing the Registry examination, the student
receives a diploma from the Board of Registry with the professional
designation of Medical Technologist M.T. SCP).
The University of Montana-Missoula is affiliated with The University
of North Dakota School of Medicine to provide five internships
per year to qualified UM seniors. Details and application forms
can be obtained from the advisor. Applications are due by October
15 for enrollment the following May.
Medical technologists are in demand in hospital laboratories,
physicians' offices, research institutions and in federal and
state health departments. Although certification is desirable,
persons receiving the B.S. in Medical Technology are also qualified
bacteriologists and can obtain positions in many laboratories
as technicians.
High School Preparation: In addition to the general University
requirements for admission, it is recommended that high school
preparation include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, chemistry,
physics and a foreign language.
Special Degree Requirements
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Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.
See index.
In addition to the General Education requirements, the following
courses are required for the Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology: Thirty or more credits (300 level or above) in biology,
biochemistry and microbiology including MICB 300 301, 309, 406-407,
410 411, 412 413, 420, BIOC 380 and BIOL 400. MATH 150; BIOL
212N, 221, 223; CHEM 161N 162N, 221 222, 223 224, 341; PHYS
121N 122N also are required.
To meet the Upper-Division Writing Expectations of the Bachelor
of Science in Medical Technology, students must successfully
complete MICB 418, 419, 420, or 421 or
complete three courses selected from MICB 410, 411, 412, or
450.
Suggested Course of Study
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