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MT Curriculum

Curriculum & Course Plan

Our curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (also known as Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science). Students in our program gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience that prepares them for a successful career in the clinical laboratory field.

If you're curious about the profession or want a head start, consider taking MEDT 151 – Introduction to Medical Technology, a great preview of the field. 

 

Clinical Training

After completing academic coursework, students enter a 6-month, non-credit clinical training program offered in partnership with our clinical affiliate hospitals and laboratories. This non-credit certificate course replaces the former MEDT 591 course.

During training, students rotate through all major departments, gaining hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed professionals. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the ASCP Board of Certification exam to become nationally certified Medical Laboratory Scientists.

MT Year 1

Fall

ECON 321 Introduction to Statistics (3)

PHYL 301 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology I (4)

MICR 461 Immunology (3)

MICR 461L Immunology Lab (2)*KCC MLT EXEMPT*

MEDT 331 Laboratory Management (3)

Spring

MEDT 301 The Clinical Laboratory I (3)

MEDT 471 Clinical Biochemistry I (4)

MEDT 431 Clinical Parasitology (2)

TRMD 431 Principles of Medical Parasitology (2)

PHYL 302 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology II (4)

MT Year 2

Fall

MEDT 302 The Clinical Laboratory II (3)

MEDT 477 Clinical Lab Methods & Analyses I (3)

MEDT 472 Clinical Biochemistry II (4)

MEDT 451 Hematology (1)

MEDT 451L Hematology Lab (2)

MEDT 251 Urinalysis & Body Fluids (2)

Spring

MEDT 478 Clinical Lab Methods & Analyses II (3)

MEDT 464 Immunohematology/Blood Bank (3)

MEDT 481 Professional Issues in Medical Lab Sciences (1)

MICR 463 Microbiology of Pathogens (3)

MICR 463L Microbiology of Pathogens Lab (2)*KCC MLT EXEMPT*

Important:

  • A grade of C or higher is required for all MEDT courses and senior MICR courses.

  • Only one grade of C-, D+, or D is allowed in a math/science course that is not MICR 461/L or MICR 463/L.

  • Any MEDT course may only be repeated once.

  • Course plans may vary depending on your background, transfer credits, or degree status. Students are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and complete non-MEDT courses before entering the program when possible.

  • It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all UH Mānoa General Education Core and Graduation Requirements are met. While academic advisors can provide guidance, students must plan out their non-MEDT courses based on availability and workload.