A negative tuberculosis skin test. This must be done immediately prior to the start of the Clinical Sector . Permission of the MLS Program Officials. The Clinical Sector is open only to students who have successfully completed all prerequisites and the admission requirements above. Classes and lectures will are also required and add another 6 hours per week.
All students take the same lecture program regardless of hospital or rotation assignment.
Students will practice and acquire the skills necessary for successful professional career under the direct supervision of licensed and certified Clinical Laboratory Scientists. The Clinical Sector begins in the Fall Semester of the Senior Year and ends in May of the following year. Student planning to go on to professional programs such as Medicine, Dentistry or other graduate programs, should plan to add additional courses such as Physics I and II and Calculus during the Upper Division, Pre-Clinical Sector . Consult the Pre-Professional advisor for more information. For more information consult with the Program advisor.