Accepting Applications for Early Assurance for High School Seniors and Regular Admission:

Early Assurance for High School, Early Assurance for College Freshmen and Regular Admissions.

Medical Technology - Bachelor of Science

Medical Technologists (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientists or Clinical Laboratory Technologists within New York State) work behind the scenes. Although their direct patient contact is minimal, they provide healthcare professionals with important diagnostic test results to aid in patient care. In particular, Medical Technologists develop, perform, and supervise laboratory testing used to diagnose and treat disease. They also provide vital data for clinical research studies.

A degree in medical technology provides immediate career opportunities after graduation. It's also a good foundation for future education to earn advanced degrees in medicine or science.

What Does a Medical Technologist Do?

Medical technologists work in a variety of laboratory settings developing, validating, performing, and supervising the diagnostic testing of diseases. Some of those clinical laboratory settings include:

Technologist in a hospital laboratory, physician's office laboratory, or a rapid response laboratory (“Stat lab”).
Technologist in: hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking, immunology
Team Leader of a clinical laboratory as supervisor or manager
Research Staff (Biomedical Sciences)
Cell Transplant Team (molecular biology)

The Medical Technology program at Upstate Medical University offers a Bachelor of Science option for high school graduates and undergraduate freshmen.

Program Details

3 Ways to Apply

There are three ways to apply to the Medical Technology programs at SUNY Upstate’s College of Health Professions.

Early Assurance for High School Seniors

This Early Assurance Program is for high school seniors. It's designed to give those interested in pursuing a degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University an opportunity to apply early.

SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer college specializing in healthcare careers. Those accepted into the Early Assurance Program will take their prerequisite courses at the accredited college of their choice. Then, they'll complete their junior and senior years of study at Upstate to complete their degree.

For Fall 2027 Admissions, applications are due:

Mar 1, 2025

Early Assurance Program for High School Seniors

Early Assurance for College Freshmen

This Early Assurance Program is for college freshmen. It's designed to give those interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University an opportunity to apply early. Students receive a decision while in their freshman year of college.

For Fall 2026 Admissions, applications are due:

Mar 1, 2025

Early Assurance Program for College Freshmen

Regular Admissions & Transfer Students

This is the method for students who have completed an associate or bachelor's degree to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health care at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are applying to a bachelor’s degree program at Upstate are considered transfer applicants.

For Summer 2025 Admissions, applications are due:

February 15, 2025

Or once the program and alternate lists have filled – whichever happens first.

Regular Admission & Transfer Students Applicants

Why Choose Upstate for Medical Technology?

5 Reasons To Choose the Medical Technology Program at SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions:

Students gain hands-on experience in modern laboratories that feature the latest technology.
Faculty are personable and accommodating, and instructors are readily available.
Students are immersed in a professional environment focused on healthcare medicine, treatment, and research.
The College of Health Professions is one of four colleges at SUNY Upstate Medical University. This provides students with exposure to a wide range of academic and professional opportunities, including lectures by leading medical experts.
Students have opportunities for internship placements at prominent clinical laboratories.

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Degree Outcomes

Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Graduates will have gained the following skills:

Operating highly sophisticated testing equipment (analyzers) to generate quality test results
Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Preventing potential errors in test results by ensuring the integrity of patient samples (blood, urine, and others) sent to the clinical laboratory for analysis.
Analyzing patient test samples used for general health screening as well as for diagnostic evaluation of disease.
Communicating lab test results accurately and clearly with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Demonstrating safe working practices, while complying with current regulations and guidelines.
Effectively working as a team to accomplish the goals of the work unit or laboratory.
Demonstrating ethical standards and tolerance while establishing effective work relationships.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our program have gone on to secure employment as research technicians in university laboratories, research associates or quality control analysts in industry, clinical research coordinators, and sales representatives for laboratory diagnostic companies.

In addition, several of our graduates have used their BS degree in Medical Technology as a foundation to continue their professional education in graduate school (Doctor of Philosophy or master’s degrees), medical school (Doctor of Medicine degree), physician assistant programs, and pharmacy school.