Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate

The Medical Laboratory Science program prepares graduates to function in responsible positions in a laboratory environment. Students learn in a dynamic environment where they can put their studies into practice through a comprehensive clinical experience that coordinates with classroom lectures and activities. The real-world expertise of faculty and clinical staff shapes students into professionals with the right knowledge, skills and attitudes for a successful career. Students entering the 12-month program must have completed three years of college, including specific prerequisite courses, at an affiliate institution and be eligible for a baccalaureate degree following completion of the program’s coursework. Candidates who have already received a baccalaureate degree may also be eligible for entry into the program, provided they have fulfilled necessary prerequisite science coursework. Classes take place on campus, with clinical experience provided in a variety of clinical laboratories.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to enter the health care field as entry-level medical laboratory scientists and are eligible to sit for a national certifying exam. Successful completion of the program is not dependent on passing a certification exam.

Mission

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science program is to prepare students to enter the profession with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for clinical competence and with the independent learning skills needed to grow in and contribute to the profession throughout their careers.