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Do you like working as a medical technologist?

Could I become a Medical Technologist if I have a degree in Anthropology?

  • So, I have a goal to become a Medical Technologist in a hospital or other lab. The problem is, being a Biology major isn't working out so well for me. I've had the opportunity ...show more

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    If you just have an anthropology degree, no. You'd need the med tech schooling. Shadowing someone might show you what they DO in a day, but doesn't show you what you have to know.

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For a medical technologist (clinical lab scientist) you must either graduate from a dedicated med tech/CLS BS program or do an additional 1 year training after the bachelors degree. The requirements include many science courses. So you could get a BS in anthro but you still need to do the science required or be in the program-there is no getting around that. So its not the employer you are worried about, it is getting into the training program and passing the ASCP/NCA exam once done. Find a program that you are interested in & speak to the adviser.

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You cant work as a medical tech unless you get a degree, AS or BS, in biology or specifically medical technology. They will NOT consider you for a lab position if you do not have an educational background in science such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, etc. You need to go back to school. I suggest a community college AS in biology. Speak to a college advisor first though.

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