Medical Technology
A medical technologist is a healthcare professional that carries out diagnostic analytical tests on various human body fluids. They can work in clinical laboratories in hospitals, reference labs or doctor's offices and also in the biotechnology industry.
Students interested in pursuing this career complete the first required 100 credits at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus. Upon completion of these requirements, a transfer application to the School of Medical Technology at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences campus must be requested at the Río Piedras Registrar’s office. Graduates receive a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences campus.
Curriculum
There is a minimum requirement of 100 credits prior to applying for transfer to the Medical Technology School at the Medical Sciences campus. These courses may also be required for admission to private schools on the Island such as the Metropolitan campus of the Interamerican University and the Pontifical Catholic University in Ponce. In addition, some private schools may require a Bachelor’s degree as a pre-requisite for admission; students must verify the specific requirements for these schools.
A. General Studies and Humanities (36 credits)
| Course | Credits |
| English 1 | 12 |
| Spanish 1 | 12 |
| Humanities (HUMA 3101-3102) | 6 |
| Social Sciences (SOCI 3121-312 | 6 |
1. Students that obtain an A or B grade in Honor Spanish (Span 3111-3112) and/or Honor English courses (Engl 3111-3112) don’t have to take a second year of these courses. However, these 12 credits must be added to their elective courses.
B. Natural Sciences Courses (53 credits)
| Course | Credits |
| General Biology (BIOL 3101-3102) | 6 |
| General Physics with lab.(PHYS 3011-3012-3013-3014) | 8 |
| Mathematics (MATH 3018 or 3023-3024 and 3151) | 8 |
| General Chemistry (CHEM 3001-3002) | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry (CHEM 3031-3032) | 8 |
| Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 3025) | 4 |
| Microbiology (BIOL 3705) | 3 |
| Immunology (BIOL 4056) | 3 |
| Biology electives1 | 5 |
1. We recommend courses such as Parasitology (BIOL 4426), Biochemistry (BIOL 4545 or 4031) and Human Biology (BIOL 3781-3782 or 3711-3712). These courses are not specifically required by the Medical Sciences campus but they are for private institutions. However, registering these courses improves the students academic preparation for this career.
C. Free Electives (11 credits)
Other requirements
Minimum general grade average: 2.50
Personal interview.
How to apply to the Medical Sciences Campus
Transfer
Apply at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus Registrar’s office before February 15th. Students complete their baccalaureate in Medical Technology at the Medical Sciences campus.
Admission
Students with a Bachelor’s degree and the programs required courses must apply by December 15th of the year before they interest admission to the Medical Sciences Campus. Upon completion of the program, they receive a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Technology.