Major in Medical Technology (B.S.)

The Medical Technology Degree program requires successful completion of three years (minimum of 94 hours) academic work followed by a minimum of 12 months (34 semester hours or more equivalent) in a medical technology school approved by a national accrediting agency and by Belmont University. The academic program must fulfill all general education courses required for a B.S. degree. The senior year is spent at an accredited hospital. A detailed description of the senior year curriculum can be obtained from an affiliated institution. The medical technology credits are transferred to Belmont University and applied to the student’s transcript of credit in preparation for the student’s graduation. The State of Tennessee requires licensure of employed personnel. In compliance with regulations governing the Tennessee Laboratory Act, graduates are eligible to take the examination for Medical Laboratory Technologist, Generalist.

Background checks are now required 21 days before registration for Medical Technology courses.  Contact the instructor for details regarding the approved process.