In medical laboratory science, both the clinical laboratory science option and the cytotechnology option provide students with the concepts, professional attitudes, scientific theory and skills essential for practicing clinical laboratorians. Medical laboratory science leads students to understand the health care delivery system and the role of the clinical laboratory scientist and cytotechnologist in that system, to function as professionals, and to gain the skills and attitudes needed to enter their practice.
All graduates are eligible for national certification and licensure.
The medical laboratory science faculty are professional laboratory scientists and leaders in local, regional, and national professional and scientific organizations who influence the practice of the profession by serving on committees and as consultants. Medical Laboratory Science Major BS degree Entrance to Medical Laboratory Science Admission is arranged by the University Office of Admissions. In addition to the general course requirements for admission, the Department of Medical Laboratory Science more specifically requires 2 units of Natural Science and 3 units of College Preparatory Mathematics which must include 2 units of algebra. Admission of Transfer Students and Certified Clinical Laboratory Technicians Transfer students seeking admission to the medical laboratory science major must meet the same entrance requirements as those who apply as freshmen. Credits earned in another college may be accepted as transfer credits after evaluation of official transcripts.