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    Medical technology programs equip students with the theoretical and practical skills needed to perform laboratory tests on human specimens.

    You’ll get to grips with several pieces of medical equipment, and use them to investigate bodily tissues and fluids. You’ll learn how to conduct tests that are essential for detecting, diagnosing, treating, and preventing human diseases.

    Studying overseas is an unbeatable opportunity to learn from international experts. You’ll be at the forefront of new developments, and gain an appreciation for the importance of technology in the global management of health conditions.

    Medical technology program structure

    Bachelor’s degrees in medical technology take three or four years to complete, depending on where you study. Most programs include two or three years of coursework, followed by at least 12 months of clinical rotations.

    Work placements are great for developing your professional skills and applying what you’ve learned to real-world settings.

    Once you’ve earned your bachelor’s degree, you can go on to study for a postgraduate qualification. Master’s degrees can be studied over one or two years, while doctorate programs typically take between four and six years.

    You’ll benefit from a variety of practical and theoretical teaching methods, including lectures, labs, workshops, and seminars. The content of medical technology programs differs from institution to institution, but here are some of the core topics you’ll address:

    • Health information systems for medical technology
    • Med-tech laws and bioethics
    • Laboratory management
    • Inorganic and organic chemistry
    • Biostatistics and epidemiology
    • Principles of biology
    • Instrumental methods of analysis
    • Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology

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    Medical technology study abroad programs

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    Bachelor's in medical technology

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      Agricultural Science, Veterinary Technology - BSc Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,940 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,940 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Animal Technology: Veterinary Technology - BSAG Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,920 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Biology - Medical Technology Concentration - BA/BSc Stockton University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,605 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,605 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Medical Technology - BSc Indiana Wesleyan University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,184 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,184 USD

      Start date
      September, January, May
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      Medical Technology - BSc Campbellsville University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,400 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,400 USD

      Start date
      January, August, October
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    Future medical technology careers

    You’ll graduate with an impressive range of practical and analytical skills. You could apply your expertise to several jobs in clinical and laboratory settings, as well as health-related roles in business and government.

    Your employment prospects are unlimited, but here’s a flavor of the most popular graduate destinations:

    • Medical technologist
    • Radiographer
    • Biomedical scientist
    • Clinical engineer
    • Laboratory technologist
    • Ultrasound technician
    • Doctoral assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonographer

    To qualify for lots of the roles listed above, you must undertake postgraduate training and become a licensed professional. Your university’s careers service can advise you on the steps you’ll need to take to land your dream job.