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 online at: http://www.umt.edu/Medtech/default.htm.
Applications are due by October 22 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
one of MICB 404, 418, 419, 420, or 421 or complete three courses
selected from MICB 410, 411, 412, or 450.
Suggested Course of Study
First Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
CHEM 161N 162N College Chemistry and Laboratory |
5 |
5 |
+MATH 150 Applied Calculus |
4 |
- |
+ENEX 101 Composition |
3 |
- |
General Education |
3 |
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 |
- |
Elective |
- |
1 |
Total |
15 |
15 |
Third Year |
|
|
BIOL 212N Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
- |
BIOC 380 Biochemistry |
4 |
- |
BIOL 400 Parasitology |
2 |
- |
MICB 410-411 Immunology and Laboratory |
5 |
- |
MICB 412 413 Medical Bacteriology and Laboratory |
- |
5 |
Upper-division elective |
- |
5 |
General Education |
- |
3 |
Elective |
- |
2 |
Total |
15 |
15 |
Fourth Year |
|
|
CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods |
4 |
- |
MICB 309 Hematology |
3 |
- |
MICB 406 Clinical Diagnosis |
- |
2 |
MICB 407 Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory |
- |
1 |
MICB 420 Virology |
|
|
PHYS 121N 122N or 221N-222N General Physics |
|
|
Electives |
|
|
Total |
15 |
15 |