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Spring 2022 Info and Policies COVID-19 Dashboard COVID-19 OverviewLaboratory analysis by medical laboratory scientists plays a critical role, along with that of the physician, in disease diagnosis, treatment, and health maintenance. Medical laboratory scientists are professionals who are prepared not only to produce laboratory data but also to assure the quality of those data, compare and select laboratory methods, advise other health care professionals on the validity of data, and supervise laboratory personnel
If you love the sciences and want an opportunity to help physicians and patients with your knowledge, this major may be ideal for you.
This program has earned Serious Applicant Status (SAS) with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and is awaiting final approval to become a fully Accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist Program.
View Course BrochureThe mission of the Medical Laboratory Science program is to provide a rigorous, competitive undergraduate training program to prepare students to become ASCP certified medical laboratory scientists with theoretical knowledge and practical, critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
The vision of the Medical Laboratory Science program is to become a destination program for medical laboratory science in the region recognized for quality faculty, strong industry partnerships, and successful graduates. All graduates from the MLS program will become competent, ethical, certified MLS professionals prepared to become an essential member of the healthcare team.
Professional Communication: To interact and communicate effectively by presenting information in oral and written formats, collaborating with professionals, peers, and clients, expressing ideas clearly, and giving and receiving feedback to serve the needs of patients, the public and members of the health care team.
Professional Competence: To possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to acquire an entry level position as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and to successfully complete the ASCP BOC MLS examination.
Professional Ethics and Conduct: To learn to treat patients and colleagues with respect, care, and thoughtfulness, to perform duties in an accurate, precise, timely and responsible manner, to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results and to exercise professional judgment, skill and care while meeting established standards of the MLS profession.
Professional and Personal Development: To continuously improve and apply medical laboratory skills and knowledge and share such with colleagues, other members of the health care community and the public.
(Those who have completed fewer than 12 credits from their previous college(s))
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(Those who have completed more than 12 credits from their previous college(s))
Post-Baccalaureate
Students who already hold a B.S. in the biological, forensic, chemical or physical sciences have the option to earn a second bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science in as few as two years, thanks to the fact that they have already met many of the prerequisites for the program.
In addition to professional medical laboratory science coursework, students complete — within two semesters — clinical rotations that give them invaluable hands-on experience.
At the program’s conclusion, students are eligible to take the national certification exam to qualify as a medical laboratory scientist. Most employers require certification to work as a medical laboratory scientist in a clinical laboratory. With a critical nationwide shortage of certified medical laboratory technologists, market demand has resulted in increased salaries and excellent job placement
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.
Natural Sciences Managers
4% Growth 2021-2030
Medical Scientists
13% Growth 2021-2030
Biological Scientists
4% Growth 2021-2030
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In the University’s B.S. Medical Laboratory Science program students can start the path towards becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). Students that complete this program are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) examination.
The following states do not regulate Medical Lab Science certification/licensure: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, and, WY.
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