The B.S. in Medical Technology is recommended to those students desiring to become professional medical technologists. The first three years of the program are completed through the Department of Biology and the last 16 months consists of clinical laboratory training in an accredited school of medical technology. Graduates may become certified in medical technology by passing the examination of the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
The UTA Department of Biology curriculum familiarizes students with basic concepts inherent to biological science and allows them to master new, cutting edge areas of biological research. Our degree programs prepare students to enter exciting and challenging careers in the many diverse and rapidly expanding areas of biology, including environmental biology, conservation, microbiology, the health sciences, science teaching, pharmacology, biotechnology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and forensics as well as in basic biological research.
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August 2025
Arlington Campus
701 S. Nedderman Drive,
Arlington,
Texas,
76019, South, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2025
Arlington Campus
701 S. Nedderman Drive,
Arlington,
Texas,
76019, South, United States
Students must have completed official secondary school transcripts, diplomas, certificates and/or national test examination scores as appropriate for the educational systems in their country. In order to be considered for freshman admission students must have completed secondary school studies equivalent to that of United States high school graduation.
Official SAT I or ACT scores are required for entering freshmen with less than 24 semester hours of university level course work (equivalent to one year of full time study).
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 79 on the Internet-based test, 550 on the paper-based test and 213 on the computer-based test. The IELTS can be substituted for TOEFL scores. The minimum acceptable overall score of 6.5 is required for admission. Scores must be sent directly to UT Arlington from the Testing Service to be considered official.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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