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Baccalaureate Second Degree Program
12-month Medical Technology Track

The accelerated 12-month, baccalaureate second degree program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology or related science field from any accredited college or university.  One class per year is admitted and due to space limitations, the number of students accepted is limited.  This intensive program includes two semesters of professional curriculum at UAMS and approximately 16 weeks of clinical experience.  Students complete the clinical experience at one of the following sites:

Little Rock, University Hospital of Arkansas or at Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Conway
, Conway Regional Health System
Fort Smith
, St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and Cooper Clinic
Hot Springs
, St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center
Pine Bluff
, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Texarkana
, Christus St. Michael’s Health Center

Graduates receive a bachelor of science degree in medical technology and are eligible to apply for national certification examinations given by ASCP and NCA.  To be considered for admission, applications should meet the following qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree to include the following core courses:

a.    16 semester hours of biology, including microbiology and anatomy and physiology (courses must include laboratory credit)

b.    8 semester hours of general chemistry (courses must include laboratory credit)

c.    3 semester hours of college algebra (or higher level mathematics)

d.    3 semester hours of American history or national government

e.    3 semester hours of humanities

·         Courses may not be survey or remedial

·         Minimum grade point average of 2.9 in math/science courses and 3.0 overall (4.0 scale)

Admission to the 12-month, baccalaureate second degree program is based on college grade point average and personal interviews.

Professional Curriculum

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Courses

Semester
Credit

Courses

Semester
Credit

Immunology

3

Chemistry

5

Hematology & Lab

5

Microbiology & Lab

5

Body Fluids & Lab

3

Immunohematology & Lab

4

Introduction to MT

2

Molecular Diagnostics & Lab

3

Parasitology

1

 

 

Clinical Biochemistry

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lab Management I

1

Lab Management II

1

Urin/Imm/Phlebotomy
Internship (15 days)

2

Blood Bank Internship
(18 days)

2

Total Hours: 

19

Total Hours:

20

Summer Semester

Chemistry (15 days)-Micro (18 days)-Heme Internship (18 days)

6

Laboratory Medicine CS

1

Laboratory Medicine Seminar

1

Total Hours:    

8

Total Hours for Program:  47

Contact Cherry Childs at 501-686-5776 or 800-981-4427.


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Department of Laboratory Sciences   •   Medical Technology Program
4301 West Markham Street, # 597   •   Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Telephone: (501) 686-5776


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