Completion of University writing, reasoning, and general education requirements. Writing and reasoning requirements include 5 credits of English composition, plus two additional writing-intensive courses with a minimum of 7 total credits, and 5 credits of quantitative reasoning. Tests are given in September, November, January, and March or April. April 15 for autumn quarter only. Detailed requirements may be obtained from the Medical Technology Program Director, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Box 357110.
Graduates are eligible to take examinations that lead to nationally recognized certification.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree. The chemistry option is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Clinical Chemistry. The other options have no comparable accrediting agencies. A thesis based upon independent research in the student's selected area of concentration is required. Course requirements vary with the option selected.