The clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology program at Missouri State University is a bachelor's program that will prepare students to work in wide-ranging fields, including blood banking, chemistry, genetic testing, immunology and molecular diagnostics. The program is very intensive and requires students to work "efficiently, with precision and accuracy." Students must fulfill 94 semester hours of coursework and a 12-month internship program. A background in mathematics, biological sciences and chemistry is useful for those entering the program.
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65897
417-836-5000
missouristate.edu
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in medical-technology at the University of Kansas enroll in the "school of biological sciences" program, which also offers majors in biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, pre-medicine and pre-dentistry. The medical technology program provides four years of classroom and hands-on research training through one-on-one faculty supervision. The University has 13 academic divisions, and offers financial aid and scholarships to students who qualify.
University of Kansas Missouri
College of Arts & Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
5007 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
816- 235-1000
umkc.edu
The Doisy College of Health Science at Saint Louis University offers a specialized nuclear medical technology program. Nuclear medical technology is a growing field that is in high demand, and focuses on skilled diagnostic technology to help meet the needs of America's aging population. The program was established in 1969, and is the oldest nuclear medical technology program in the United States. Students will receive the necessary technological training in modern health care. Graduates from the program have a "100 percent job placement rate."
Saint Louis University
DuBourg Hall, Room 119
One Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103-2097
314.977.2500
slu.edu
The medical technology program at Missouri Western State University is offered in conjunction with the department of chemistry. After fulfilling the required elective courses towards a degree in medical technology, students must enroll in a 12-month clinical laboratory internship program during their fourth-year. The internship program is offered off-campus at a hospital that is affiliated with Missouri Western State University. Topics covered during the clinical internship include: hematology, urinalysis, immunology, chemistry and microbiology.
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr.
St. Joseph, MO 64507
816-271-4200
missouriwestern.edu