Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)

Median National Annual Salary $51,770*

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests, ensures the quality of those tests, and determines if a new technology is appropriate for adoption into future clinical testing. Testing in the laboratory includes but is not limited to:

• Detection of abnormal cells (e.g., lymphoma)
• Analysis of enzyme activity in pancreatitis, acute myocardial infarctions, and cirrhosis
• Identification of bacteria causing infection and evaluating its antibiotic therapy
• Detection of DNA markers for genetic diseases
• Processing, testing for compatibility, and distribution of blood and blood products (e.g. American Red Cross.)

• Cutting-edge learning experience in the laboratory profession and many other healthcare fields
• Challenging curriculum appropriate to the needs of the profession
• Development of leadership, management and educational skills
• Experienced faculty actively engage students in the critical thinking process
• Exploration of the theory and application of laboratory testing
• Theory and techniques in laboratory testing, such as molecular technology, is incorporated into many of the program specific courses
• Graduates are prepared to become Nationally Certified and employed in the laboratory profession