The medical technologist is the backbone of many physician practices and medical laboratories. Mastering the latest technology and analytical procedures, the technologist is an invaluable part of the team that helps doctors detect, diagnose, and treat diseases in their patients. Medical technology is also a key component in monitoring patient wellness.
Careers
In the medical field especially, it seems that every day brings with it a new breakthrough. Choosing a career as a medical technologist means choosing a career where there is always something new to learn—and someone whose health will benefit as a result. Career options include
Analytical chemist
Bacteriologist
Biochemist hemotherapist
Blood bank technologist
Chemist
Clinical chemistry technologist
Clinical pathologist
Crime lab analyst
Cytotechnologist
Food and drug inspector
Histologist
Medical equipment sales representative
Medical laboratory manager
Medical librarian
Medical technologist
Microbiologist
Quality control specialist
Parasitologist
Pharmaceutical sales representative
Public health specialist
Research assistant
Toxicologist
Expected November 2024
Start date
21 January 2025
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
MTSU, Box 83,
MURFREESBORO,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Students must have official high school or university transcripts and it must be mailed directly from your high school or university to MTSU.
English proficiency scores: IELTS score of 5.5 or above; TOEFL iBT score of 61 or above (Computer-based 173 or above or paper-based 500 or above; TOEFL Essential at 6.5 level; Duolingo English Test with a score of 85 or above; iTEP score of 3.5 or above; The ELS completion certificate of level 110.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.