Bachelor of Science in Medicine - Medical Technology

Understanding and integrating medical technology in healthcare practice is critical in the future of health care. Professionals able to understand and communicate the physiological and technological aspects of new treatments are in high demand. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Medicine with an emphasis in Medical Technology study the basis of technology systems while attaining a core understanding of the biology of human function. The degree is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn about the application of personal medical devices in cutting-edge medicalhealthcare research as well as educate students on the effective use of medical devices and biomedical data to evaluate disease presentations andor disease risk factors and help understand therapy options.LEARNING OUTCOMESDemonstrate in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of the human body in health and disease including use of appropriate medical terminology, and apply this knowledge to evaluation of disease therapies.Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of medical device technology as well as the complex datasets generated and their application to the practice of precision medicine.Describe social determinants of health including racialethnic disparities, and apply scientific evidence, best practices, and professional judgment to proposing strategies to mitigate negative impacts of social factors on health outcomes.Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in independent andor multidisciplinary team settings.Demonstrate skills needed to engage in life-long learning, including the ability to find and critically evaluate relevant information, and apply it to solving clinical problems.

Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript. Strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.