Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science prepares students for certification (clinical) and non-certification (biomedical Science) tracks. Students are workforce ready upon graduation.
Departmental Goals
The Medical Laboratory Sciences Department:
- Prepares graduates for entry-level practice in a variety of settings.
- Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for excellence in practice.
- Instills professionalism and collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
- Fosters effective communication.
- Encourages lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Establishes a strong knowledge base in biological, chemical, and laboratory sciences that support biomedical and laboratory-based inquiry.
- Promotes scientific inquiry and research competence.
- Prepares graduates for academic advancement across diverse laboratory, research, healthcare-related, and scientific environments.
Clinicians rely on Medical Laboratory Science professionals to provide critical diagnostic information essential for disease prevention, detection, and therapeutic monitoring.
Biomedical Science Track
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Biomedical Science track is a non-clinical, four-year degree program. It prepares students for careers in forensic science–related laboratory fields, research environments, and other related scientific fields, as well as for graduate and professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, and others.
Clinical Medical Laboratory Science
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science clinical track is a four-year program designed to prepare students for careers in diagnostic medicine and national certification through on-campus lectures and laboratory coursework, along with clinical rotations at affiliated hospital laboratories.