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 designed to prepare students for careers in diagnostic medicine, research, forensics, public health, and laboratory-based roles in healthcare and scientific industries
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Launch Your Clinical Medical Laboratory Science or Biomedical Science Career at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University
Learn from expert faculty and experienced healthcare professionals through hands-on laboratory, clinical, and research experiences. We combine rigorous coursework, personalized mentorship, and real-world training to build a strong foundation in clinical medical laboratory science and biomedical sciences. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their careers.
Career and Advancement Opportunities
Medical Laboratory Scientists and Biomedical Scientists are in high demand across healthcare, biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, public health, and diagnostic services, offering graduates strong job prospects, diverse career paths, and many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. These tracks prepare students for rewarding careers in a wide range 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 are prepared to enter the workforce upon degree completion or pursue graduate and professional programs in medical laboratory science, public health, biomedical research, medicine, physician assistant studies, and other related healthcare disciplines.
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.
The clinical track of the Bachelor of Science 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.
NAACLS is the recognized accreditation agency that supports excellence in program standards and the preparation of competent laboratory professionals.