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Jun 01, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Medical Technology, BS (Online)
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Admissions: Min. Criteria
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (120 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
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 Medical Laboratory Technician institutions
- National Certification in Medical Lab Technician
- Recommendation of Department Academic Advisors
- Medical Lab Technicians should be currently working, or anticipate working in a lab on the first day of class.
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 Online BS in Medical Technology
- Admission: Completion of all admission requirements.
- Application: Applications are accepted in both Spring and Fall semesters.
- Min. major credits: 56
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all MEDT courses.
Medical Technology Core Courses (30 credits)
Note: All MEDT courses may be repeated only one time. Medical Technology Additional Courses (26 credits)
Note: C- grade is allowed in only one additional course. Medical Technology Post-Baccalaureate Study
Certification and Licensure
- Following completion of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, students must complete post-baccalaureate study (MEDT 591 ) to qualify for certification and licensure.
Clinical Training (28 credits)
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 66
Notes:
* BIOL 171 , BIOL 171L , and BIOL 172 may not be offered online.
The online BS in Medical Technology admits students who have earned an Associate Degree in Medical Lab Technician (Minimum 2.5 GPA) from an accredited Medical Lab Technician institution.
Students must meet foundations and diversification general education requirements (not shown in this plan).
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Students with transfer credits from a non-UH System institution may have adjusted (“prorated”) focus requirements.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
Minimum 30 UH Mānoa credits are required.
Minimum 120 total applicable credits are required for the bachelor’s degree (not shown here).
Students must contact the department academic advisor at mtonline@hawaii.edu regarding admission requirements and curriculum. |
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