Academic Catalog

Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS)

Medical Laboratory Scientists apply biological and chemical principles to perform, interpret, and correlate laboratory analyses on body fluids and tissues. Medical Laboratory Scientists are responsible for selecting appropriate methods and implementing quality assurance for tests designed to promote health, and prevent, diagnose and treat diseases.

The Medical Laboratory Sciences major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The MLS Program is accredited by the:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 North River Road, Suite 720
Rosemount, IL 60018-5119
Phone: (773) 714-8880

Graduates are eligible for the National Board of Certification examination administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) immediately upon graduation.