Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Biology-Medical Technology Major)
General Education Requirements* |
Hours |
| Basic Skills | 12 |
| General Education Electives | 26-32 |
| Sciences** | 0 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Political Studies | 3 |
| Producing and Consuming | 5-6 |
| Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies | 2-3 |
| Cultural Studies | 3-5 |
| Health and Well-Being | 4-6 |
| Human Heritage | 6 |
| TOTAL | 38-44 |
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. See here.
**General education sciences are satisfied by course requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core |
Hours |
| BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 570/571 Pathogenic Bacteriology/Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 671/672 Immunology/Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment | 1 |
| 34 | |
| Required From Chemistry CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory | 5 |
| CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory | 5 |
| CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory | 5 |
| CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory or CHEM 575/576 Biochemistry I/Laboratory | 5 |
| 20 | |
Clinical Year At a school of medical technology affiliated with Pittsburg State University. |
30 |
Other Electives |
0-2 |
| TOTAL (Minimum hours required) | 124 |
Note: Only four of the 94 required hours in the first three years may be in ROTC or physical education activity courses. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for the determination of additional electives. A student must complete the first three years (94 hours) at an accredited college or university with the last 30 of these hours being in residence at Pittsburg State University. The fourth year must be completed in a NAACLS accredited school of medical technology affiliated with this university. This university is currently affiliated with the following schools: L. E. Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri; St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, Missouri; St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri; University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas; Topeka School of Medical Technology, Topeka, Kansas; Research Hospital and Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Other clinical programs are open to PSU students. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for details.