Medical Technologists are also ideally prepared to pursue a variety of other career paths, including research, pharmaceutical product development, medical sales, and other career opportunities in health care management. T he Medical Technology program in the School of Allied Health completes a four year program at the University of Connecticut leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and prepares students to take a national certification examination. After three years of study at the affiliated college or university, students enter the hospital's twelve month program which begins in June. During the first half of the year in the student laboratory phase of the program, students learn basic theory and technical skills. Morning lectures cover topics that will be coordinated with hands-on experience in afternoon lab sessions.
Students progress through their training in the hospital's clinical laboratories.
As a part of their training, student Medical Technologists prepare and present comprehensive case studies which integrate a patient's medical history and laboratory tests results into a diagnostic analysis. This seminar approach enables students to develop problem-solving skills related to interpretation of laboratory data. In addition, students are expected to complete an independent research or educational project. T he curriculum is designed to meet the program goals of developing competent Medical Technologists and preparing students to take national certification. The application deadline is February 1st for the following Fall semester.