Do you love the thought of working in health care, but feel like a nurse, doctor, or other front-line health care professional just isn’t what you are looking for?

Do you love mysteries, puzzles, sudoku, hands-on science, or getting to the bottom of a problem?

If you answered yes to these questions, then a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science may be just for you! In the MLS program, we will teach you all the theory and skills needed to work in a clinical laboratory and become an amazing medical detective.

Students graduating with a BS in MLS will be able to put their education to use in a variety of clinical settings, including hospital laboratories, reference laboratories, industry laboratories, research laboratories, and many more. If you choose to further your education in a graduate program, or medical, you will also be well prepared.

Quick Facts

• Medical Laboratory Science is an excellent choice for those who enjoy learning about medicine and health care and prefer to make contributions to patient care behind the scenes.
• In addition to clinical laboratories in hospital settings, graduates can pursue employment in specialty clinics, industry, clinical research, and so much more!
• The field of Medical Laboratory Science is an ever-growing field driven by new technologies and innovative testing that continue to transform the health care industry.

Curriculum

The Medical Laboratory Science program is committed to providing a high-quality education to prepare students with a solid educational background and a set of skills translatable to a variety of health care settings. Visit the undergraduate catalog for the curriculum and course descriptions for courses in this program.

Accreditation and Certification

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the certification examination offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).