Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences - Medical Technology

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

At SIUE, our diverse programs of study include specializations that allow students the opportunity to pursue any areas that are of interest to them. Students can customize their academic program in order to better prepare them for their chosen career.This specialization is designed for students who wish to become medical technologists certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Medical technologists should have a firm understanding of the theory behind the diagnostic tests they perform in the clinical laboratory.As self-motivated, inquisitive scientists, medical technologists contribute to the development of new methods and laboratory instrumentation that aid physicians in preventing and curing disease. Most medical technologists are employed in hospitals, but opportunities are growing in: Private laboratoriesPhysicians' officesGovernment agenciesIndustrial and pharmaceutical laboratoriesUniversity research programs