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You are required to have a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology(MLT) or life sciences first in order to become a medical technologist. You can earn a degree in MLT by pursuing courses such as B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology, B.Sc in Clinical Laboratory Technology and bachelor of medical lab technology for a duration of 3 years. After completing bachelor's, you will need to earn an associate or a postgraduate degree in science and lab-related programs to finally become a medical technician. Then you will need to complete an internship, earn state license and become certified for practicing.