Before formally applying to the Medical Technology (MT) Program, you must complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5:
UH Course Code | Course Title |
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FW | Foundational Writing Course |
FQ | Foundational Quantitative Reasoning Course |
BIOL 171 | Introduction to Biology I |
BIOL 171L | Introduction to Biology I Lab |
BIOL 172 | Introduction to Biology II |
CHEM 161 | General Chemistry I |
CHEM 161L | General Chemistry I Lab |
CHEM 162 | General Chemistry II |
CHEM 162L | General Chemistry II Lab |
CHEM 272 | Organic Chemistry I |
CHEM 272L | Organic Chemistry I Lab |
MICR 351* | General Microbiology* |
MICR 351L* | General Microbiology Lab* |
MEDT 151* | Introduction to Medical Technology* |
*These courses may be taken during your first semester as an MT major, though we strongly recommend completing them before applying if possible.
Current UH Mānoa Students
If you are currently enrolled at UH Mānoa, you can complete the prerequisite courses during your first two years under the Pre-Medical Technology (PMT) pathway.
These courses often overlap with majors like Biology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry.
Once your prerequisites are complete and you are now ready to declare the Medical Technology major.
Former UH Mānoa Students (Second-Degree Applicants)
If you previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field from UH Mānoa and are now seeking a second bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, you must formally reapply to UH Mānoa as a classified second-degree student.
If you are transferring from another institution:
Your completed courses will be evaluated by UH Mānoa Admissions for transfer credit and equivalency.
Early planning is strongly recommended to ensure your coursework aligns with our program requirements.
If you would like a preliminary review before formally applying, email us your unofficial transcripts
If you are currently enrolled in or graduating from the KCC Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program:
You are not required to retake the following courses:
MICR 351 – General Microbiology
MICR 351L – General Microbiology Lab
MEDT 151 – Introduction to Medical Technology
Please be sure to complete the auto-admission/auto-transfer process to UH Mānoa by the posted deadline