Bowling Green State University's Department of Public and Allied Health offers a bachelor's degree program in medical technology. Prerequisite coursework includes microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology and diagnostic immunology. Once students are accepted into the program, they must complete courses in hematology, clinical bacteriology and clinical chemistry. In addition to academic coursework, students also learn through laboratory work and field experiences. The program requires students to participate in research projects within the medical technology field.
Ohio State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology through its School of Allied Medical Professionals. Students in the program study hematology, microbiology, blood banking and immunology. Opportunities are available in these courses for students to learn how to perform various laboratory tests to detect different types of diseases. Students in the program have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and computer facilities.
Students at Xavier University can enroll in a bachelor's degree program in medical technology. This a 3+1 program that requires students to complete three years of undergraduate coursework on campus and then spend a final year gaining professional clinical experience in a hospital or medical facility. The university is associated with two area hospitals, St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky, and the Medical Technology Program of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The University of Toledo offers a bachelor's degree program in medical technology. Students in the program learn how to perform numerous medical tests and procedures using various aspects of urinalysis, microbiology, parasitology, hematology, serology, immunology and blood banking. Once students complete the academic portion of the program, they are required to participate in a one year internship in a local hospital. Courses in the program include molecular genetics, organic chemistry, cell biology and human physiology.