{"id":12083,"date":"2025-08-14T19:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T00:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12083"},"modified":"2025-08-14T19:11:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T00:11:21","slug":"medical-laboratory-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/biology-department\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Laboratory Science Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WSU offers a traditional Medical Laboratory Science BS major<\/a>. In this 3+1 program, students spend three years at WSU followed by an additional year at one of our clinical affiliates.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once students have completed program requirements at both WSU and an affiliate, they will earn a MLS degree from WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Medical Laboratory Science Major Map<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Study MLS at WSU<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Advanced Curriculum<\/div>\n

Through their coursework, students will develop leadership, management, and educational skills.<\/p>\n

In addition, theory and techniques in laboratory testing, such as molecular technology, are incorporated into program specific courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Hands-On Learning<\/div>\n

Students will practice the application of laboratory testing in numerous labs on campus, preparing them for a year full of integrated learning in a clinical setting. <\/p>\n

Because of this practical experience, graduates are prepared to complete the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry Exam, becoming Nationally Certified in the laboratory profession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n

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Dedicated Faculty <\/div>\n

Experienced faculty actively engage students in the critical thinking process. <\/p>\n

They will also supervise and provide feedback and instruction on classroom lab work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Clinical Affiliate Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our program is partnered with several accredited medical internship affiliates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n