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Baccalaureate Second Degree
Program 12-month Medical Technology Track
The College of Health Related Professions of the University of Arkansas
for Medical Sciences (UAMS) created an accelerated 12-month,
baccalaureate second degree program that started fall semester of
2004. The 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 will be admitted
and due to space limitations, only a small number of students will be
accepted. This intensive program includes two semesters of professional
curriculum at UAMS and approximately 16 weeks of clinical experience in
central Arkansas.
Students complete the clinical experience at one of the following sites:
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Little Rock,
University Hospital of Arkansas or at the Department of Veterans
Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
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Pine Bluff,
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
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Conway,
Conway Regional Health System
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Hot Springs,
St. Joseph’s Mercy 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:
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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
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Courses may not be survey or remedial
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Minimum grade point average of 3.0 in math/science courses and
in general education courses (4.0 scale)
Admission to the 12-month,
baccalaureate second degree program is based on college grade point
average and personal interviews.
Contact
Cherry Childs at 501-686-5776 or 800-981-4427.
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