The clinical laboratory science program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and to eligibility for certification as a Medical Technologist.

Requirements

Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)
The clinical laboratory science program leads to the B.S. degree in biology and to eligibility for certification as a Medical Technologist. The first three years (98 credit hours) are based on the college degree program in general education, basic science, and biology major requirements. The fourth year (at least 30 hours of 300 level) is spent in a 12-month program at a center accredited by the American Medical Association, and approved by Marian University. Presently, the college has affiliation agreements with St. Francis and Methodist Hospitals in Indianapolis.

The Marian University clinical laboratory science program requirements include 26 hours of biology (150, 260, 270, 300, 315, 340, 345), 16 hours of chemistry including 151 and 152, at least one course in mathematics, and the full year internship of at least 30 credit hours, which apply to the biology major and the science concentration. Biochemistry is strongly recommended for all students applying to the clinical science program. Acceptance into a hospital internship is dependent upon many factors, including grades, interviews, and letters of recommendation.

Upon the satisfactory completion of all requirements at the college and the hospital, the student is eligible for the B.S. degree with a major in biology. In addition, after successfully passing an examination given by the Registry of Medical Technologists of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the student becomes a Registered Medical Technologist.