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Jun 07, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Medical Technology, BS
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Admissions: Min. Criteria
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 121 (121 in core & major + 0 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the Medical Technology program.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- Good academic standing
Admission Requirements
- Associate Degree in Medical Lab Technician (Minimum 2.5 GPA) from KCC or other accredited institution
- National Certification in Medical Lab Technician
- Recommendation of Department Admission Committee
- Second-degree students without MLT credentials, contact the Department Advisor for an alternate admission route.
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Medical Technology
- Admission: Completion of all admission requirements.
- Application: Applications are accepted in both Spring and Fall semesters.
- Min. major credits: 62
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all MEDT courses, TRMD 431 , MICR 461 , and MICR 463
Requirements
Related requirements or pre-requisites (may be part of MLT curriculum): Medical Technology Core Courses (29 credits)
Note: All MEDT course may be repeated only one time. Medical Technology Additional Courses (33 credits)
Note: C- grade is allowed in only one additional course, except MICR 461 , MICR 463 , and TRMD 431 . Medical Technology Post-Baccalaureate Study
Certification and Licensure
- Following completion of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, students must complete postbaccalaureate study (MEDT 591 ) to qualify for certification and licensure. Alternate path (work experience) is available for MLT. Contact Department advisor.
Clinical Training (28 credits)
Notes
Department of Medical Technology: Biomed C-206; (808) 956-8557; medtech.jabsom.hawaii.edu.
Medical Technology Undergraduate Advisor: Sheri Gon; (808) 956-8557; Biomed C-206; sgon@hawaii.edu
Second-degree students without MLT credentials, contact the department advisor regarding admission requirements and curriculum. 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Year 1 and Year 2
An MLT associate degree is required for admissions to the major. Students are responsible for all MEDT core and additional courses, some of which may not have been in the MLT associate degree. Consult a department advisor. Total UH Mānoa Credits 64
Notes: Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 241 .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
Second-degree students without MLT credentials should contact the department advisor about admission requirements and curriculum. |
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