PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER
Become ready for a clinical laboratory career with your bachelor’s degree.
BECOME CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
You’ll graduate prepared to pass the national certification exam and become licensed in many states.
GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Hone your clinical skills in a hospital internship.
Download a program guide with detailed information on cost, courses, and outcomes
I love this program because our students are employable right out of college, without needing any further education. You'll spend three years getting hands-on experience on the Roberts campus, and then your fourth year will be spent in clinical training with one of our partners.
Rachel Graham, Program Director
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Total Program
Sticker Price:
$52,127
Last year
100%
of full-time freshmen students who applied
for a scholarship received one
$25,324
average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year
Roberts' Strategic Pillars
Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Programs In Rochester, NY
You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.
Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.
You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.
Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
What Will I Learn?
You will spend the first 3 years taking basic science and general education classes at Roberts. Then, for your final year, you will be in clinical training at a hospital affiliate to gain hands-on, real-world experience.
You’ll study:
Upon acceptance to the competitive program and after completing your coursework, you will complete an internship at:
Career Outlook
Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:
Clinical Training
You could become a clinical laboratory scientist in:
Medical technology encompasses the use of technologies to diagnose, treat, and improve patient care. This technology can serve a broad range of purposes, from improving diagnostics to enhancing treatment, delivery, and more.
You can specialize in a myriad of areas, such as histology, microbiology, immunology, blood banking, and tissue typing for transplants.
What is a medical technology degree?
The Medical Technology B.S. degree includes spending your first 3 years taking science and general education courses at Roberts. This will include courses in chemistry, statistics, immunology, biology, anatomy and physiology, and more.
Your fourth year will then consist of clinical training at a hospital affiliate. Roberts currently has clinical training agreements with Rochester General Hospital, UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital, and New York Methodist Hospital.
How do I earn a Medical Technology internship?
Application for clinical training must be completed during the fall semester of the junior year. Acceptance to the clinical year will be based on
The selection process is competitive and the decision is made by the clinical lab in close consultation with the Department of Biological and Chemical sciences.
Students not accepted to the clinical year have the option of completing a major in Biology, which can still lead to a career in medical technology.
What can I do with a medical technology degree?
Some careers you can earn with this degree include:
Is there an exam required to become a licensed medical technologist?
To be a licensed medical technologist, you must take the exam given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Roberts’ graduates have a high pass rate for the board of registry exam within 1 year of graduation.
How much do medical technologists make?
According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians managers in 2023 was $60,780.
Naturally, the numbers will differ by area, employer, level of education and position.
Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
