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Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS)

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program at Colorado Mesa University is five semesters in length. Students complete Essential Learning, Program Specific Requirements, and Other Lower Division Requirements courses during the first year and summer. The MLTP program is competitive and requires a separate application process with selective admission requirements and set application deadlines. Students apply in the spring of the first year. Once accepted, the program is completed in three semesters and all program-specific MLT courses are taken concurrently for each semester offered and in sequence.

During the second year, students are enrolled in MLT theory and lab courses only. The MLT theory courses are delivered in a blended format, both online and in person. Weekly lab sessions are held on campus two days a week. The final semester of the program occurs during the fall semester of the third year. During this semester, students perform a clinical internship at an affiliated hospital located in western Colorado

Campus Information

Colorado

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs.

Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment.
For Faculty and Staff:

Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TOEFL Internet Based

Minimum Score: 70

Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing

IELTS

Minimum Score: Band 6

Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing

DuoLingo

Minimum Score: 105

Note: Scores must come directly from DuoLingo to count as official; subject score minimums may apply

Oxford ELLT Minimum Score: 6 Discount code available upon request

All Other English Proficiency Tests

Evidence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Any costs associated with a proficiency exam is the responsibility of the applicant

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction , Colorado ,United States