Histotechnology
Histotechnologists are integral to the success of the anatomic pathology department by performing routine and complex procedures to preserve and process tissue specimens.
Students
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
A bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics combines lectures, laboratories and clinical experience.
The first two years involve completing pre-requisite courses at WVU's main or regional campuses, or any regionally accredited college or university. The coursework here sets you up for future success by equipping you with the "behind-the-scenes" knowledge of what's happening in the human body.
The second two years are more hands-on, based at the WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center and consist of lectures, student laboratory instruction and clinical experience at one of the program’s affiliated laboratories.
Who You Are
Finding a treatment for a patient starts with identifying the problem, and laboratory professionals do just that. They serve as a critical part of the care team that gives necessary information to providers who then use it to craft the patient's care plan.
You can specialize in two areas.
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Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Scientists are skilled laboratory professionals that perform laboratory testing on blood and bodily fluids to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of patients.
Facts
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100% employment rateGraduates find employment or enroll in a graduate program within months of graduation.
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$50,000+Starting salaries average $50,000 plus per year with an undergraduate degree.
What You'll Do
Although you are not often personally involved with patients, medical laboratory scientists and histotechnologists play a crucial role in the process of providing personalized care.
You work in laboratory settings such as hospital, clinic, state, reference, research, veterinary, forensic, pharmaceutical and other laboratory environments.
A degree in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics from WVU is an excellent preparation for graduate school in the medical or dental professions or in the basic sciences.
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Amber Adair
Clinical Laboratory Science
“I fell in love with this program the day I started. The professors want you to love what you do and that makes you feel excited about the work you’re doing.”
Jacob Borror
Histotechnology Alumnus
“My degree allows me to provide excellent health care support for physicians to aid in patient diagnosis, treatment and healthy lives.”
Lindsay Pecosh
Assistant Director of Recruitment
“Everyone is so friendly and helpful. From the professors to the students – every person has an excitement and passion for what they are doing at the School of Medicine, and for WVU as a whole.”