Pre-Professional
Programs

Pre-Medical Technology

Skills in the technology areas of the medical field are extremely important in today's society. A pre-professional degree from the Department of Biological Sciences will prepare you for additional training in multiple fields in medical technology. Depending upon the area in which you have interest, a program may be developed with your interests in mind. You will work closely with faculty and advisors to design a program that will challenge you and give you the skills necessary to advance in your education and training.


Salaries

  • Starting Median Salary: Approx. $39,000*
  • After 5 Years Experience: Approx. $45,500

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Quick Facts

  • This degree is offered as a 2-year, pre-professional degree through the Biological Sciences department.
  • At the Kansas Academy of Science 2008 Annual Meeting, over half of the student awards were awarded to ESU students!
  • Students have immediate access to professors for one-on-one mentoring as well as assistance in finding a school to complete the professional degree.
  • Students earning this degree have the flexibility to explore education for several different career options such as clinical laboratory assistant or medical technologist.

Career Opportunities

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomedical research
  • Medical Technologist
  • Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Major Requirements

  • General Education Requirement
  • 45 hours of courses with 300+ course numbers
  • 53 hours of major course requirements

Clubs

  • Beta Beta Beta
  • Biology Club
  • Caduceus Society

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