Become a Competent Laboratory Professional
The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences offers two Bachelor of Science degree pathways: Clinical Medical Laboratory Science and Biomedical Science emphasis. The MLS program is the department’s clinical certification pathway, while the Biomedical Science emphasis provides a non-licensure applied laboratory science foundation.
Both pathways prepare students for careers in healthcare and science, with opportunities in clinical practice, research, industry, and graduate or professional study. The department is committed to preparing graduates who meet workforce needs in diagnostic clinical laboratories and beyond, as well as in biomedical research and related scientific fields.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science is a four-year program designed to prepare students for careers in diagnostic medicine and national certification through rigorous on-campus lectures and laboratory coursework.
Applications are accepted until October 30th, 2026
The B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences is a newly established program developed in accordance with the standards and requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and intends to seek programmatic accreditation as soon as possible.
MLS Degree and Admission Information
NAACLS is the recognized accreditation agency that supports excellence in program standards and the preparation of competent laboratory professionals.
Launch Your Medical Lab Sciences Career at 91探花
Learn from board-certified Medical Laboratory Science experts and gain hands-on experience in clinical chemistry, diagnostic microbiology, blood banking, immunology, hematology, urinalysis, and laboratory management. Our program combines rigorous instruction with personalized mentorship and real-world clinical experience, preparing graduates to enter the workforce as confident, skilled medical laboratory scientists ready to make an immediate impact.
Career and Advancement Opportunities
Medical Laboratory Scientists are in high demand, offering graduates strong job prospects and opportunities for career growth. This program prepares students for rewarding careers in a wide variety of settings, including:
- hospital and reference laboratories
- physician office laboratories
- public health agencies
- research institutions
- biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- blood centers
- forensic laboratories
- academic environments
Graduates may choose to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or continue their education to obtain an advanced degree in medical laboratory science, public health, biomedical research, or related healthcare fields.
No matter the path, graduates leave the program with a strong foundation of knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to succeed in the laboratory and other professional settings.