COURSE CURRICULUM

The Medical Laboratory Science BS program prepares students for careers as medical laboratory scientists working in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, healthcare facilities, and biotechnology industries. The program combines biology, chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, and clinical laboratory training to develop professional laboratory and analytical skills. Students study subjects such as clinical bacteriology, hematology, immunodiagnostics, blood banking, parasitology, coagulation, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and microbiology along with extensive laboratory practice and clinical experience. The curriculum includes strong science foundations through courses in biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and mathematics, while also building communication and healthcare administration skills. Students complete advanced capstone courses in clinical bacteriology, hematology, immunohematology, and clinical chemistry during the senior year. The degree also emphasizes professional communication, laboratory safety, problem-solving, and diagnostic techniques essential for modern healthcare systems. Graduates can work as medical laboratory scientists, laboratory managers, infection control officers, laboratory information analysts, research assistants, or product development specialists in healthcare and biotechnology sectors. The program also provides preparation for graduate studies, medical school, and advanced certifications in specialized laboratory disciplines such as blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. With its combination of classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical applications, the program develops highly skilled healthcare professionals capable of performing complex laboratory testing and supporting disease diagnosis and patient care. The degree is ideal for students interested in healthcare, medical science, diagnostics, and laboratory technology, offering strong career opportunities in hospitals, research centers, pharmaceutical companies, public health laboratories, and advanced medical testing facilities.