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Develop a foundation in general science learning before focusing on skills required for employment as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Train on standard medical laboratory technology and complete a practicum in clinical/medical laboratories.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2020-2021 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $152.13 | $166.72 | $243.46 | $330.00 |
| 5 credits | $631.60 | $706.40 | $1,090.10 | $1,522.80 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,359.08 | $1,510.28 | $2,283.78 | $3,156.04 |
| 15 credits | $1,524.20 | $1,677.80 | $2,460.45 | $3,343.00 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Detailed outline of required courses for this program option.
Graduates work as Medical Laboratory Technicians in clinical and research laboratories. As generalists in a clinical laboratory, MLTs can develop skills to work in a special testing area. With additional work experience, training and a bachelor's degree, an MLT can advance to a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Supervisor and Manager. For salary information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov.
Potential employers include: Clinical hospital laboratories, outreach laboratories, medical and reference laboratories, research laboratories, public health laboratories and blood banks.
This is a selective admissions program. Applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and apply to the program as well as the college.
Applications are accepted once annually in advance of each Fall quarter from February 10 – May 10. Students are notified of acceptance to the MLT Program by June 30.
How to apply