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University of Toledo Medical Laboratory Science Program

The University of Toledo's Medical Laboratory Science program is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines biology, chemistry, physics, and math courses to prepare students for certification as medical technologists.

Program Overview

Medical technologists conduct medical tests and procedures in various areas, including hematology, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, parasitology, blood banking, urinalysis, and more. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Top Reasons to Study Medical Technology

• Personal attention: The program is small, allowing undergraduates to receive individual attention in classes and labs.
• 100% job placement: UToledo Medical Technology graduates enter high-paying careers straight out of college.
• State-of-the-art, on-campus lab: Medical technology majors train on specialized equipment.
• Externships: UToledo students work with medical technologists in ProMedica, the University of Toledo Medical Center, and affiliated clinical laboratories.
• Fully accredited program: Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Practicing faculty: Students learn from working medical scientists with years of clinical experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Hospital laboratories
• Physicians' private labs and clinics
• U.S. Armed Forces
• City, state, and federal health agencies
• Industrial medical labs
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Public and private research programs
• Faculty of accredited med tech programs

Medical technologists can specialize in areas such as:

• Biomedical research and development
• Assisted reproductive technology labs
• Organ transplantation
• Genetic testing
• Infection control
• Health information management
• Forensic testing

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

The University of Toledo offers various hands-on learning opportunities, including:

• Internships: Gain practical experience, build your resume, and refine your skills.
• Research: Collaborate with faculty on research projects, starting as early as your freshman year.
• Study Abroad: Travel, experience new cultures, and meet new people while earning college credit.
• On-campus and part-time jobs: Learn skills, build your resume, and earn money.
• Student Organizations: Make friends, build your resume, network, and have fun.

Tuition and Scholarships

Most new students don't pay full price, with 94% of new UToledo students receiving scholarships or other state and federal aid. The average cost for full-time students varies by college, program, and other options.

Honors College

The Jesup Scott Honors College offers resources and opportunities for academically gifted students to unlock their fullest potential. Honors students take unique classes, complete an Honors thesis or capstone project, and earn the Honors medallion at graduation.

Benefits of Honors College

• Community of academically gifted students
• Unique Honors classes
• Honors thesis or capstone project
• Exclusive housing options
• Special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Ohio residents accepted into the Medical Laboratory Science program are eligible for the Choose Ohio First scholarship, a four-year, renewable scholarship.