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Graduate Education Opportunities for Medical Technology
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Career Opportunities in Health Science
Medical Technology
One-Year
Post-Baccalaureate
Bachelor of Science or Certificate
Print Version (2 page PDF file)
Professional Tasks and Working Environment
Medical technologists perform laboratory tests used to diagnose and treat
disease and maintain health. Medical technologists work in blood banking,
chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis. They assure that
test results are accurate and reliable. In hospital clinical laboratories,
laboratory scientists analyze blood, body fluids and tissues to detect disease.
They work with sophisticated computerized technology such as automated chemistry
and hematology analyzers, GLC-Mass spectrophotometers, as well as molecular
testing such as PCR and DNA probes. Medical technologists also develop and
evaluate new test procedures, maintain quality-control programs, educate
laboratory professionals and manage the laboratory.
Skills and Interests Suited To a Career in Medical Technology
Accuracy, dependability, a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to
communicate effectively and consistently meet deadlines, manual dexterity and
good interpersonal skills are essential.
Career interests include research, quality improvement and process control, clinical specialties, computer analysis, forensic science, education and management.
Employment and Career Opportunities
Medical technologists (clinical laboratory scientists) are employed in
general hospital laboratories, physicians’ offices, private laboratories,
mission fields, armed forces, Peace Corps, Project HOPE, public health, medical
research programs, pharmaceutical laboratories, blood banks, forensic
laboratories, bioterorism response and industry.
Students with a baccalaureate degree in medical technology may advance to supervisory or specialist positions, depending on capability, experience and/or additional education. Opportunities are available for graduate education in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, education, management and specialist categories.
Salary Information
Beginning salaries for recent graduates with baccalaureate degrees in
medical technology average $35,00 in clinical areas and $55,000 in industry.
This figure varies depending on location and job responsibilities. Experienced
technologists who become laboratory managers in large hospitals may earn $90,000
or more.
Programs Offered at MCG
MCG offers a one-year post-bachelor’s degree program for students who have
completed a degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology or related science
fields. The graduate receives a certificate or a bachelor of science degree in
medical technology, depending on completion of prior course work. This program
starts in May. Only a small number of students are accepted each year.
Classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences are included to ensure the
graduate is well-prepared to succeed as a medical technologist.
MCG also offers a junior transfer on-campus or Web-based bachelor’s degree in medical technology which is entered after two years of college. Graduates of either program are eligible to take national certification exams.
General Admissions Criteria
Admission is based on college grade point averages, personal interviews and
assessment of motivation and personal qualities needed to successfully complete
the program. All applicants must hold a bachelor of science degree. Applicants
whose first language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores of at
least 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based,
or 79 internet-based.
Technical Standards
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a
health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical
standards for this program. Please visit
www.mcg.edu/sah/brt/MTessentials.htm to review these requirements.
Accreditation
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 690 Chicago, Illinois 60631
(773) 714-8880
Estimated Full-Time Academic Expenses
| Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies/Other | |
| Per semester | $1,910* | 327.50 | 1000** |
* Non-residents of Georgia pay an additional $5,730 tuition per semester. Residents of Aiken and Edgefield counties in South Carolina receive a waiver of non-resident tuition.
** Costs vary by major. Please check with your department for details.
(Costs are for 2006-2007. All tuition charges, board, room rent or other charges are subject to change at the end of any academic term.)
Estimated Living Expenses
| On- or off-campus apartment | Commuter | |
| 9 months | $13,869 | $9,864 |
| 12 months | 18,492 | 13,152 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and other assistance is available. MCG participates in all
federal student aid programs as well as state and private programs. MCG helps
students fund their education through grants, scholarships, loans, a service
commitment program and/or employment.
When and How to Apply
Applicants for this one-year post-bachelor’s program must be graduates of a
regionally accredited college or university and meet the following
qualifications:
- bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology or related science field;
- at least a 2.75 math/science and overall grade point average (4.0 scale);
- at least 16 semester hours of biology courses, including microbiology and immunology (immunology available through MCG); 13 semester hours of chemistry courses, including one semester of biochemistry; and three semester hours of college algebra (or higher-level math);
- course work more than 10 years old must be updated in the areas of biochemistry, microbiology and algebra;
- for applicants whose first language is not English, minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based;
- transcripts from foreign countries must be evaluated by a professional evaluation agency prior to application (see www.mcg.edu/admissions/intstud.htm).
For best chance of acceptance, application to this program should be made during the fall preceding the fall in which admission is sought to allow adequate time receipt of all required information. All application materials should be RECEIVED in MCGs Office of Academic Admissions by March 1. Applications completed after this date are considered on a remaining space available basis. Complete applications include the application, references, official academic materials, documentation of shadowing hours, and documentation of professional certifications, if applicable. If accepted to the program, documentation of current CPR and First Aid certification is required upon enrollment.
How to Get an Application
To receive an application for this career field, visit
www.mcg.edu/admissions, or call or
write:
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: (706) 721-2725 or 1-800-519-3388
E-mail:
Web site: www.mcg.edu/admissions