College of Science

Department of Biology

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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1st year

Fall Semester

BIOL 1441

ENGL 1301

MATH 1302

CREATIVE ARTS

UNIV1131

Spring Semester

BIOL 1442

CHEM 1441

ENGL 1302

MATH 1303 OR 1308

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 28

2nd year

Fall Semester

BIOL 2457

BIOL 3315

CHEM 1442

POLS 2311

Spring Semester

BIOL2458

BIOL2444

CHEM 2321/2181

POLS 2312

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 29

3rd year

Fall Semester

BIOL 3312

BIOL33XX

CHEM 2322/2182

HIST1301

ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

BIOL 4312

BIOL4317

CHEM 4311

PHYS 1441

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

4th year

Fall Semester

BIOL31XX

PHYS 1442

COMS 2302

HIST 1302

LPC CLASS

Spring Semester

START 16 MONTHS CLINICAL

TRAINING AT TARLETON

APPLY BY SEPT 1 ST PREVIOUS

SEMESTER

HOURS 14

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 103

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree.

Complete lower-division pre-requisite courses BIOL

1441, CHEM 1441, BIOL2444.

ENGAGE 

Complete UNIV 1131 course.

Discover resources and form study groups that will ensure you have the tools to achieve your academic goals.

Explore student, community, and/or professional organizations.

EXCEL

Meet your professors, laying the foundation for future directed study or research opportunities for your 1 credit advanced biology

requirement and reference forms for Tarleton application.

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE 

Focus on upper-division biology and chemistry course sequence.

Meet with your academic advisor to review progress and start planning for transition to Tarleton for clinical

 

MLS program.

ENGAGE

Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations.

Attend biology research seminars.

 

Familiarize yourself with Tarleton MLS program application procedures.

EXCEL

Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities or internships, including summer research outside UTA.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Meet with your advisor to be sure you meet all requirements for the degree portion here and transition to Tarleton.

Apply to Tarleton MLS program by Sept 1st deadline in fall semester of your 4th year.

ENGAGE

Take a leadership role in a student, community, and/or professional organization.

Consider becoming a Peer Academic Leader for a UNIV 1131 section.

EXCEL 

Transition successfully to Tarleton for MLS clinical training 16-month program.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job Fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer Education

Volunteering

Tutoring & coaching

Student Governance

ENGAGEMENT

UTA volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Biological Scientists

Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Dental Technicians

Medical and Health Services Managers

Medical Lab Technicians

Diagnostic Related Technicians

Medical Records Technologists

Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Health Practitioner Support Technicians

Information Technology Professionals

MRI Technicians

Phlebotomists

Registered Nurses

Scientists

Therapists

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Detail and Quality Orientation

Documentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Investigative Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Professionalism

Research

Time Management

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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