Clinical Sciences
The Clinical Sciences concentration enables students who are interested in Medical Technology, Histotechnology, Cytotechnology or Respiratory Therapy to include their clinical training as part of their B.S. in Biology degree requirements.
Students in this concentration may enter a clinical program in medical technology (medical laboratory science), histotechnology, cytotechnology, or respiratory therapy after their junior year of college and then transfer credits back to Shippensburg University following successful completion of their clinical education. Application to clinical sites is required one year in advance of the professional program starting date. Credits from the clinical year will be used to meet the remaining elective requirements for Biology in addition to meeting “free electives” to complete the B.S. in Biology degree.
The clinical year may be taken at any of the hospital school affiliated with Shippensburg University or any other hospital program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. Although hospitals give preference to their affiliates. Admission is on a competitive basis and Shippensburg University cannot guarantee admission to a hospital for the clinical year.
Visit the Health Science Programs page for more information about career options and affiliated programs.
- Clinical Sciences Concentration [PDF] - major requirements for Clinical Sciences students