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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology -- Clinical Laboratory Sciences concentration
ACPHS’s four-year B.S. in Biomedical Technology degree is focused on diagnostic laboratory professions.
During the freshman year, students in the program enjoy opportunities to explore both the Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Cytotechnology concentrations and to interact with students further along in the program. Like other programs at the College, the B.S. in Biomedical Technology offers a liberal arts core that encourages personal intellectual growth and a sense of professionalism.
Professional courses in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences concentration begin in the junior year. In the fall and spring of the senior year, students spend three days a week in clinical laboratories around the Capital Region. Classes on campus on Mondays and Fridays offer not only laboratory management and molecular diagnostics, but also the opportunity to perform clinical correlations, during which students integrate the information from all clinical laboratory testing to build a comprehensive picture of the patient's health.
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take a national certification examination. The opportunities open to graduates are many. The program prepares students for entry into the clinical side of hospitals, 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.
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.
Clinical Laboratory Science Program Mission Statement
The Clinical Laboratory Science Program of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is committed to the Education and training of future Clinical Laboratory Technologists and the advancement and promotion of the profession of Clinical Laboratory Science through offering continuing education programs, advanced training for practicing Clinical Laboratory Technologists and support of professional organizations.
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To view course descriptions please go to our College Catalog page.
Biomedical Technology
B.S. Clinical Laboratory Sciences Concentration
Curriculum (subject to change)
| FIRST YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| General Biology I |
4 |
General Biology II |
4 |
| General Chemistry I |
4 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| Humanities I |
3 |
Humanities II |
3 |
| Elective or Academic Reading and Writing |
3 |
Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Introduction to Lab Data |
3 |
Principles of Communication |
3 |
| Seminar in Health Professions | 1 |
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| Total Hours |
17 |
Total Hours |
17 |
| SECOND YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| Survey of Organic Chemistry |
4 |
Survey of Biochemistry |
4 |
| Microbiology |
4 |
Advanced Cell Biology |
3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| Humanities |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
Total Hours |
14 |
| THIRD YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| Clinical Immunology |
2 |
Immunohematology |
3 |
| Hematology |
3 |
Advanced Hematology |
3 |
| Clinical Chemistry I |
3 |
Clinical Chemistry II |
3 |
| Clinical Microbiology I |
4 |
Clinical Microbiology II |
4 |
| Fundamentals of Clinical Laboratory Science | 2 | Elective | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | 3 | ||
| Total Hours |
14 |
Total Hours |
16 |
| FOURTH YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| Clincal Practicum I |
9 |
Clinical Practicum II | 9 |
| Clinical Correlations I |
3 |
Clinical Correlations II |
3 |
| Molecular Basis of Disease |
3 |
Laboratory Management and Education |
3 |
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| Total Hours |
15 |
Total Hours |
15 |
Degree Total |
126 | ||
* All incoming students participate in the Writing Assessment that is administered as part of the Orientation program. 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.