The Catholic University of America

Medical Technology Degree

Medical technology is the branch of medicine concerned with the performance of the laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health. Medical technologists are prepared to perform these sophisticated chemical and biological analyses in the areas of hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and immuno-hematology.

The degree program is a four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology. The requirements during the first three years of study include 16 courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and physics, and 14 courses distributed among the humanities, language and literature, philosophy, religion and social and behavioral sciences. The year of clinical studies (fourth year), which begins in early August and lasts for 12 months, is completed at Catholic University's clinical affiliate, Washington Hospital Center. Many jobs and educational opportunities are available for the student with an undergraduate major in medical technology. They include clinical laboratory work, clinical and basic research work, laboratory management, technical sales and education. Such positions may be found in hospitals, industry, physicians' offices and other business or research oriented facilities. Medical technology majors automatically fulfill requirements for post-graduate studies in most schools of medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. The degree is also an excellent foundation for further study in medical technology, various disciplines within biology, laboratory management, education or other associated scientific fields.

Barbara Howard, Ph.D., Advising Coordinator: 202-319-5270
e-mail: howardb@cua.edu