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
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 back
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First
Year |
A
|
S
|
CHEM
161N 162N College Chemistry and Laboratory |
5
|
5
|
+MATH
150 Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
+ENEX
101 Composition |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
6
|
9
|
Electives
and General Education |
1
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
+Depends
on placement test |
|
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
CHEM
221 222, 223 224 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
5
|
5
|
MICB
300 301 General Microbiology and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
Lower-Division
Writing Course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
14
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL
212N Anatomy and Physiology I |
4
|
-
|
BIOC 380
and elective or BIOC 481-482 |
3-4
|
3
|
BIOL 400
Parasitology |
2
|
-
|
MICB 410-411
Immunology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
MICB
412 413 Medical Bacteriology and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
Elective |
-
|
8
|
Total |
14-15
|
16
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
MICB 309
Hematology |
3
|
-
|
MICB 406
Clinical Diagnosis |
-
|
2
|
MICB 407
Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory |
-
|
1
|
MICB 420
Virology |
3
|
-
|
MICB 450
Microbial Physiology |
3
|
-
|
PHYS 121N
122N or 221N-222N General Physics |
5
|
5
|
Electives |
-
|
8-9
|
Total |
14
|
16-17
|