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Associate of Medical Laboratory Technician

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Two-year associate degree at FVTC's Appleton campus focused on clinical laboratory testing.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Medical Laboratory Technician. Apply knowledge involving sixty-four-credit full-time degree training clinical laboratory testing in hematology. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Clinical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Curriculum

Sixty-four-credit full-time degree training clinical laboratory testing in hematology
Clinical chemistry
Immunohematology
Microbiology
Serology
Coagulation and molecular diagnostics
With a supervised unpaid clinical practicum. Includes quality control
Specimen handling
Safety and professional conduct. A background check precedes clinical placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Medical Laboratory Technician
Teaching language	English
Credit value	71
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.