Each year more qualified applicants apply than can be admitted. Maximum enrollment is limited to 25 students per year. Those selected for admission are the most competitive applicants in relation to all who apply. All grades from all course work taken will be considered in evaluating applicants. The GEC is a body of courses designed to ensure that each student becomes acquainted with the basic areas of academic study.
Some majors also require completion of a foreign language requirement.
The professional phase consists of seven quarters of study. These quarters are made up almost entirely of medical technology and pathology courses. In their final two quarters, students gain practical experience in the clinical laboratories of affiliated hospitals. Courses in management and educational methods are also scheduled the final two quarters. More About Medical Technology Graduates from the medical technology program at Ohio State generally score above the national average on the National Registry examination.