Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.) – Upward Mobility Program
Contribute to better healthcare by providing clues key in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
If you're looking for a career path that combines chemistry, biology, medicine and problem-solving, a degree in medical laboratory science may be a good fit for you.
The medical laboratory science upward mobility program gives medical laboratory technicians the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences within their own clinical employment setting by using a variety of online instructional approaches.
The curriculum emphasizes basic science, medical laboratory science, critical thinking and communication skills, including structured learning in the laboratories of clinical affiliated laboratories. The program provides the scientific background in hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry and management necessary for a laboratory career.
- Enjoy chemistry and biology.
- Like solving complex problems.
- Are detail-oriented.
- Are interested in caring for people's health.
- Appreciate working with others as part of a team.
- Clinical medical laboratory scientist
- Clinical specialists (clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology or immunohematology)
- Clinical researcher
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
- Sanford Health
- VA Health System
- Medical Laboratory Science Club
- American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
