The Ohio State University
School of Allied Medical Professions
Medical Technology Coordinated Graduate Program
Program Overview
The School of Allied Medical Professions (SAMP) is a school in The Ohio State University College of Medicine. SAMP is nationally recognized as a leader in practice-based health care education. For more than five decades, SAMP has prepared students to achieve personal and professional excellence, as they pursue an exciting career in healthcare.
Medical Technologists (Clinical Laboratory Scientists) are experts in the use of laboratory testing in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disease. Graduates of the program are most commonly employed in hospitals and clinics, performing and interpreting clinical laboratory tests. Students in the program study the theoretical principles of clinical microbiology, chemistry, hematology, immunology and immunohematology. In each sub-discipline, students apply theory in laboratory and problem-based learning settings, and in supervised practice. After satisfactory completion of the first two years of the curriculum, students receive a certificate of study and are eligible to sit for national certifying examinations. Upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements, students receive a Master of Science in Allied Health. The MT Certificate program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Admissions and Application Procedures
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements and submit requested materials to be considered for admission. The Application deadline for Autumn 2008 professional admission is March 31, 2008.
1. An electronic application is available online at http://www.professional.osu.edu/alliedmed.asp which should be completed and submitted with all required supplemental documents.
2. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required in all coursework taken at all accredited institutions. All post-secondary coursework is considered in admission.
3. Completion of prerequisite courses.
4. Submission of official GRE scores.
5. A personal interview may be requested by the division. Knowledge of the profession and personal career goals will be evaluated at this time.
Program Prerequisites
Students who wish to apply to the program must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and all of the following program prerequisite courses or their equivalent with a C- or better by the end of Summer Quarter prior to enrollment in the professional program.
Math 150 Microbiology 509 Mol Biochem 311/312
Biology 113 Mol Gen 500 OR
Chemistry 121, 122, and 123 Chem 251, 252 and Biochem 511
Statistics 145
Professional Curriculum
This is an accredited coordinated program in medical technology. The curriculum includes all knowledge and practice skills required to become a registered medical technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist). Required courses include didactic and laboratory classes in microbiology, immunology, hematology, clinical chemistry, and immunohematology. In addition the program includes one quarter of supervised practice in affiliated hospitals and clinics. The curriculum includes a required summer quarter. The professional program is sequential in nature. There is no provision for evening enrollment although many of the graduate courses are offered late afternoon/evening. Students who complete this CP Graduate Track Program receive an MS degree in Allied Medical Professions and are eligible to take the Medical Technologist national certifying examinations.
Suggested Scheduling Plan
The following plan demonstrates how students may complete the program in 11 quarters.
Year 1 (Undergraduate) Year 2 (Graduate) Year 3 (Graduate)
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Autumn
Med Tech 400 (2)
Med Tech 480.01 (2)
Med Tech 480.02 (1)
Med Tech 525.01 (3)
Med Tech 525.02 (2)
Total (10) |
Autumn
Med Tech 615.01 (4)
Med Tech 615.02 (2)
Med Tech 645.01 (5)
Med Tech 645.02 (2)
Med Tech 604 (2)
AM 795A (1)
Total (16) |
Autumn
Med Tech 885 (2)
Ag Ed 885 (3)
Alli Med 730 (3)
Total (8) |
|
Winter
Med Tech 500.01 (3)
Med Tech 500.02 (3)
Med Tech 510.01 (3)
Med Tech 510.02 (2)
Total (11) |
Winter
Med Tech 635.01 (5)
Med Tech 635.02 (3)
Med Tech 605 (2)
Med Tech 620 (3)
Total (13) |
Winter
Ag Ed 886 (3)
Alli Med 999 (2)
Elective (3-5)
Total (8-10) |
|
Spring
Med Tech 630.01 (4)
Med Tech 630.02 (1)
Med Tech 570.01 (2)
Med Tech 570.02 (1)
Med Tech 600.01 (2)
Med Tech 600.02 (1)
Med Tech 602 (2)
Total (13) |
Spring
Med Tech 669 (12)
Med Tech 679 (2)
Total (14) |
Spring
Alli Med 753 (3)
Alli Med 892 (3)
Alli Med 999 (2)
Total (8) |
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Summer
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Summer
Med Tech 689 (2)
Med Tech 795 (2)
Elective (3-5)
Total (7-9) |
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Additional Information
The division will admit students to the undergraduate certification program with sufficient preparation and ability to be accepted into the Graduate School. Students who do not perform at sufficient levels in the first year of the program may no longer be competitive for admission to the Graduate School. Students will be expected to complete an application to the Graduate School in Spring quarter of the first year of enrollment.
Contact Information
It is strongly recommended that prospective students attend an information session or schedule an appointment with an academic counselor in the Office of Student Affairs. Detailed information can be accessed online at www.amp.osu.edu. Baccalaureate degree holders, transfer, international, and student athletes are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor in the Office of Student Affairs to discuss special circumstances which may apply.
Sally Rudmann, PhD. Office of Student Affairs
Professor, Division of Medical Technology School of Allied Medical Professions
535 Atwell Hall 127 Atwell Hall
453 West 10th Avenue 453 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210 Columbus, Ohio 43210
614-292-7303 614-292-1706
rudmann.1@osu.edu sampstudentaffairs@osumc.edu
