59 credits
Why biology clinical laboratory science/medical technology?
The Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program is a four-year program designed to provide the student with a bachelor of arts degree with a major in Biology Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology. Saint Mary’s University is affiliated with the clinical laboratory science program at the Mayo School of Health Sciences and the medical technology program at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, IL.
Prior to a clinical year of internship, the student must complete three years of course work (90 credits) at Saint Mary’s University, including the general education requirements. Of these 90 credits, 30 credits must be upper-division credits. Acceptance to the clinical program at Mayo or the Veterans Administration Hospital is contingent upon the student’s academic achievement. Upon successful completion of the clinical program the student receives a certificate in clinical laboratory science or medical technology and is eligible to take the certification exam of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, or any approved certifying agency.
Students may choose to fulfill all biology degree requirements prior to entering the clinical program (see section C of the "Degree Requirements" below).
Career Options
Biological scientists; chemists and materials scientists; clinical laboratory technologists; internists; statisticians; surgeons; veterinarians
High School Preparation
Biology; Chemistry; Computer Applications; English; Physics
| Biology Chair | Director of Allied Health | ||
| Phil Cochran, Ph.D. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 700 Terrace Heights #10 Winona, MN 55987-1399 (800) 635-5987, Ext. 1544 pcochran@smumn.edu |
Jeanne Minnerath, Ph.D. |
