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Gannon University believes in problem-solvers who like challenges and who work well under pressure. If you love science and are interested in playing an important role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, Gannon’s medical technology program can help you gain the necessary knowledge and skills. As a medical technology major, you will be prepared to perform a variety of laboratory tests involving bacteriology, biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology and high-tech equipment.

Medical technologists (or clinical laboratory scientists) work in diverse settings, such as: hospitals, clinics, public health facilities, businesses and industries (in positions such as marketing, sales, quality assurance, environmental health and insurance). Those with experience in certain lab specialties have the opportunity to advance to a specialist level. Clinical opportunities for advancement are also high in drug testing, therapeutic drug monitoring and biogenetics.

Currently, the demand for registered medical technologists far exceeds the supply. With continued population growth and medical advances, laboratory testing is expected to increase and job opportunities for medical technologists are expected to continue growing. Salaries vary by region, but the national average salary for medical technologists is approximately $40,000; entry level positions start around $28,000 in the Erie area. Experienced supervisors’ and managers’ average salaries range from $59,000 to $63,000.

Admission Requirements

For admission into the Medical Technology Program, students must have a strong academic background with courses in Biology with lab, Chemistry with lab, Algebra I and II and Physics. In addition, they must have a combined SAT score of 1010 (out of 1600 Math and Critical Reading) or an ACT score of 21 and rank in the upper 50 percent of their high school class.

Students who complete Gannon University’s academic requirements and successfully complete their fourth year at an accredited School of Medical Technology will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology.

Selection of students into the fourth year hospital laboratory program is based primarily on quality point average (minimum 2.5-2.8). Therefore, students with low quality point averages, especially in the sciences, may not be accepted by the hospitals for the laboratory portion of the program. Because the hospital-based programs conduct their own admission process, Gannon cannot guarantee a student’s admission into these programs; students are responsible for applying for admission to the hospital-based programs. While completing the hospital-based program, they remain students of Gannon University.

Students who are not accepted to a hospital-based program may complete a bachelor’s degree in another field.

The Gannon Advantage

• Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.
• Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.
• On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.
• An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.
• Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.
• Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.