Students in the medical technology program at Hartwick develop and master skills in scientific equipment operation, working independently, handling and organizing information, numerical computation, analytical and quantitative abilities, and have technical, organizational, and efficiency skills. This broad education with a strong foundation in the sciences allows students to gain critical-thinking and problem-solving experience and fine tune their oral and written communication skills.
Courses required to complete Hartwick’s medical technology major involve the sciences, mathematics, and Liberal Arts in Practice curriculum courses. The science courses are in the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry; the mathematics course involves statistics. A complement of Liberal Arts in Practice curriculum courses provides a strong foundation in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences, including opportunities for off-campus study applicable to the profession.
Students interested in the bachelor’s degree in medical technology may pursue the major by taking the following required science and math courses:
Courses in Biology: (7 courses)
Courses in Chemistry: (4 courses)
Courses in Biochemistry: (1 course)
Courses in Mathematics: (1 course)
In addition to the science, math, and Liberal Arts in Practice courses, completion of a 12-month clinical internship in medical technology at Rochester General Hospital is required.
