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Before Applying

Requirements

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
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.

 

Pathways to Complete Prerequisites

Current & Former UH Mānoa Students

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.

Transfer Students (From Other Colleges or Universities)

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

Kapiʻolani Community College (KCC) MLT Students

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