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How to Apply

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Pre-Medical Technology (PMT) Route

For: Current UH Mānoa Students Still Fulfilling Prerequisites

Step 1 – Register for the “Pre-Medical Technology” pathway.

  • Email medtech@hawaii.edu to meet with an MT Academic Advisor to declare the PMT pathway, plan your courses, and gain priority consideration in the MT application cycle. 

Step 2 – Complete All Prerequisites at UH Manoa
Once you have finished all required courses, you will be ready to declare Medical Technology as your major.

Step 3 – Submit Program Materials
Please email the following to medtech@hawaii.edu:

  1. Medical Technology Application 

  2. Student Checklist

  3. PDF copy of your complete STAR transcript

  4. Note of Interest (no more than one page):

    • Why are you interested in Medical Technology?

Step 4 – Declare MT Major 
An academic advisor will review your materials and contact you about next steps.

Second-Degree Route

For: Students Who Already Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Former UH student or non-UH transfers)

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to complete a second degree in Medical Technology:

Step 1 – Apply to UH Mānoa
Complete the UH Mānoa undergraduate application as a second-degree student by the final deadline.
[Submit Your UH Application Here] 

Step 2 – Submit Program Materials
After you submit your UH application, please email the following to medtech@hawaii.edu:

  1. Your UH Application Number

  2. Unofficial Transcripts (from all colleges or universities attended)

  3. Medical Technology Application

  4. Note of Interest (no more than one page):

    • Why are you interested in Medical Technology?

Optional:
You may also include any relevant work experience or certifications (e.g., phlebotomy).

Step 3 – Meet with an Academic Advisor 
An academic advisor will review your materials and contact you about next steps.

2+2 Route (MLT to MLS)

For: Kapiʻolani Community College MLT Students

If you are currently enrolled in the KCC Medical Laboratory Technician program:

Step 1 – Auto-Enroll to UH Mānoa
Use the STAR system to auto-enroll/auto-transfer to UH Mānoa before the published deadline.

  • For assistance, contact the STAR Help Team or speak with your KCC academic advisor.

Step 2 – Submit Program Materials
Please email the following to medtech@hawaii.edu:

  1. Medical Technology Application

  2. Student Checklist

  3. PDF of your STAR transcript

Step 3 – Meet with an Academic Advisor 
An academic advisor will review your materials and contact you about next steps.