Program Overview:
The College of Saint Rose and the School of Medical Technology at Rochester General Hospital, the School of Medical Technology at New York Methodist Hospital, and the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences maintain agreements for qualified Saint Rose students who wish to pursue a career in laboratory-related health science fields. These 3+1 programs lead to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose and eligibility toward professional certification. The program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a 3+2 program which leads to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose, a Master’s degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and eligibility toward professional certification. Admission to the clinical component of Medical Technology at any of the sites is contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite courses in the program as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose.
The 3 + 1 program in Medical Technology combines a three-year academic component at Saint Rose with a one-year internship and specialization at the Rochester General Hospital (RGH) or New York Methodist Hospital Schools of Medical Technologies. The 3 + 2 program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences leads to a baccalaureate degree at Saint Rose and a Master’s degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In the case of transfer students, the one-year clinical internship is counted within the two-year minimum residency at Saint Rose. Once a student has matriculated, all major requirements must be taken at Saint Rose unless formal written permission to do otherwise is given by the advisor and the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences with consultation of the instructor.
Admission into the Medical Technology program is highly competitive and does not guarantee placement into the clinical phase. Students are evaluated by the Schools of Medical Technology and The College of Saint Rose. Academic components of the program must be successfully completed before students are eligible to progress to the clinical phase during the senior year. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative index of 2.5 in science courses and 2.0 overall in order to be eligible for the clinical phase of the 3 + 1 programs. Preference will be given to those students who have a 3.0 GPA or greater in their science courses. Acceptance into the 3 + 2 program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Upon the completion of the program, students will be eligible for ASCP and NCA examinations to become certified medical technologists, as well as the New York State licensing exam.
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Steven Strazza, Medical Technology Department
Program Webpage:
Medical Technology, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Medical Technology (87 credits)
All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.
SCI 399: required every semester
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org.
Minor(s):
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Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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