Medical Laboratory Science Program

Medical Laboratory Science Overview

This accredited Medical Laboratory Science program requires the satisfactory completion of 120 credit hours, which includes:

• 45 credit hours of lower division courses
• 30 credit hours of general education courses
• 39 credit hours of core science and advanced programmatic courses
• 6 credit hours of clinical training

*Your previously completed Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree may be used to complete up to 30 credits of the general education requirements and up to 45 credits of the lower division course requirements.

Type of Admission

• Competitive program, priority deadlines

Program Length

• 6 trimesters (2 years)
• Didactic courses completed in trimesters 1-5
• Competency-based clinical internship completed in trimester 6

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Med Lab Science Curriculum Highlights

• Build on the foundation of your Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology to complete a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
• Courses utilize online/hybrid formats so you can work around your career, family, and other social obligations – meet on campus as little as one day a month
• Learn from highly qualified faculty using true-to-field techniques in our simulated laboratory environment here on campus
• If necessary, select from general education courses designed with the health professional in mind

Elective Opportunities
Although the core courses to complete the B.S. Medical Laboratory Science program are set, students who have not yet completed 30 credits of general education courses have some elective opportunities to complete those requirements.

Clinical Internship
Clinical internships completed in trimester 6 are tailored to each student. Clinical locations are found throughout the Midwest so all students should prepare for the possibility of an out-of-state placement.

Med Lab Science Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science is granted to those candidates who have:

• Satisfactorily completed the required didactic courses
• Demonstrated competency in clinical experience requirements
• Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
• Fulfilled all financial obligations to the University

Time to Complete Degree

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science is typically completed in 24 months
• From 7-1-19 to 6-30-22 Graduation rate = 100%
  • Exam pass rate = 33%
• From 7-1-19 to 6-30-22 Placement rate = 100%

If you enjoy science-intensive coursework with an emphasis on the biological sciences, a medical laboratory science job is right for you. Laboratory science jobs may be demanding, requiring one to comprehend, measure, mathematically calculate, reason, analyze, and compare complicated materials. At NWHSU, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time studying organic chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and cell biology, and get to hone your analytical skills with extensive time in a laboratory setting.

Well-trained and certified medical laboratory scientists have career choices in clinical laboratory work, research, public health, and forensic work, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. NWHSU provides numerous opportunities for additional support including tutoring and open laboratory sessions.

There is no shortage of healthcare settings for graduates. These include hospitals, physician offices, urgent care facilities, health department labs, drug screen labs, research labs or independent labs. Relish your role leading and monitoring laboratory testing.

It’s not just clinical though. You’ll have the opportunity to handle situations related to technical and procedural standards, patient and other customer interactions. Above all, you’ll need to work with patients with compassion, honesty, and integrity.

Additionally, medical laboratory science is a career path with advancement opportunities, which can boost your pay. You might work toward a supervisor or senior role in the laboratory.