Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology:
Clinical Laboratory Sciences concentration
Overview
The B.S. in Biomedical Technology, like all programs at the
College, offers a liberal arts core that fosters personal
intellectual growth and a sense of professionalism.
As students advance in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS)
concentration, they will take courses dedicated to the clinical
laboratory sciences as well as work in clinical laboratories
around the region. The B.S. in Biomedical Technology degree program has clinical affiliations with
the following hospitals: St. Peter’s Hospital, Northeast Health, Ellis Hospital,
Seton Health, Albany Medical Center Hospital, and Stratton VA Hospital. In addition,
the College participates in an academic affiliation with Sage College of Albany.
The Clinical Laboratory Science program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 (info@naacls.org, 773-714-8880).
Through classroom and clinical laboratory experiences, students
will develop the skills to build a comprehensive picture of a
patient’s health.
Read more about the essential skills necessary for a CLS education.
Careers
The opportunities open to graduates are many. The program prepares
students for careers in hospital laboratories, reference laboratories,
or research institutions. In addition, students may pursue careers in the laboratory
diagnostic, health care or pharmaceutical industry. Graduates also are well prepared
for entrance into graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, and law school programs.
Curriculum
To view course descriptions, please
visit the
College Catalog.
Communications: 9
required credits
- > Principles of
Communication (3)
- > Sophomore Seminar (3)
- > Senior Seminar in Biotechnology (3)
Humanities, Culture, and Health: 12 required credits
- > The Pre-Modern World (3)
- > The Modern World (3)
- > The Contemporary World (3)
- > Psychology (3)
Basic Science Core: 30 required credits
- > General Biology (4,4)
- > General Chemistry (4,4)
- > Organic Chemistry (4,4)
- > Math and Statistics (3,3)
Biomedical Sciences Core: 47 required credits
- > Functional Anatomy (4)*
- > Good Laboratory Practices (2)
- > Medical Terminology (3)
- > Microbiology and Infectious Disease (4)
- > Biochemistry and Cell Biology (5)**
- > Biochemical and Cellular Techniques (2)**
- > Integrated Biomedical Sciences (5,5)
- > Immunology in Health and Disease (4)
- > Genetics and Molecular Basis of Disease (4)
- > Molecular Diagnostics (4)
- > Medical Ethics (3)
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Core: 34
required credits
- > Clinical Microbiology (4)
- > Clinical Hematology (3)
- > Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology (3)
- > Clinical Chemistry (3)
- > Laboratory Management and Education (3)
- > Clinical Practicum (18)
* - For transfer students, Anatomy and Physiology I and II (4,4) may be
substituted for Functional Anatomy.
** - For transfer students, individual Biochemistry and Cell Biology,
inclusive of a Laboratory (4,4), may be substituted for Biochemistry
and Cell Biology and Biochemical and Cellular Techniques.
All incoming students
participate in the Writing Assessment that is administered as part
of the pre-registration process. The assessment is designed to
direct students to the courses for which they are best prepared in
the first year of the curriculum.
The College's Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and
the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education.
