Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Laboratory Science [BS]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science which can lead to a position as a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
Learn
An MLS analyzes blood and body fluids to diagnose disease and monitor health. After completing the math, science and clinical lab science coursework the student will be placed in a clinical internship approximately a semester long.
Opportunities
After graduation students can sit for the BOC exam that will lead to certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This health care professional performs chemical, hematological, immunological, microscopic, bacteriological and molecular analysis on patient specimens. MLS’s work mainly in hospitals but can also find employment in physician’s offices, private laboratories, public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies and in academic or industrial research.
This is a designated STEM program (see OPT Extension).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science which can lead to a position as a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
Learn
An MLS analyzes blood and body fluids to diagnose disease and monitor health. After completing the math, science and clinical lab science coursework the student will be placed in a clinical internship approximately a semester long.
Opportunities
After graduation students can sit for the BOC exam that will lead to certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This health care professional performs chemical, hematological, immunological, microscopic, bacteriological and molecular analysis on patient specimens. MLS’s work mainly in hospitals but can also find employment in physician’s offices, private laboratories, public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies and in academic or industrial research.
This is a designated STEM program (see OPT Extension).
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