Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
Medical laboratory scientists perform complex analyses to develop data on blood, tissues, and fluids of the human body. These lab tests play an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases.
Program Overview
Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Students spend five semesters completing their general education and core science courses, followed by three semesters of professional courses. Prerequisite science courses include chemistry, human anatomy and physiology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, and pathophysiology. After admission to the program, students complete professional coursework, which includes 18 weeks of clinical rotations at an affiliated hospital laboratory. MLS is a secondary admission program. Application information is available at gvsu.edu/mls/.
Why Study Medical Laboratory Science at Grand Valley?
- Our well-established program provides a strong curriculum, knowledgeable faculty, and clinical placements to prepare students for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification exam.
- Students enjoy small class sizes, cohort experiences, and clinical rotations at hospital affiliate laboratories.
- Clinical courses are taught in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, located in the heart of the medical mile, in Grand Rapids, MI.
- Two students are selected yearly to receive the Peter P. and Patricia R. Renucci and Family Scholarships.
- The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Phone: (773) 714-8880.
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Location & Format
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
Format:- Face To Face
Combined Degree Programs
This undergraduate degree can be combined with a master's degree to save you time and money, and get you into the workforce sooner. On average, students save $8,500 in our combined degree programs and take up to four fewer classes than if earning the degrees separately.
You can even build your own combined degree from programs in different disciplines to further personalize your education and meet specific career goals.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the medical laboratory science program will be competitive, requiring completion of a secondary application. For a list of admission criteria, click here.
Helpful Links
For More Information
College of Health ProfessionsSchool of Interdisciplinary Health
Medical Laboratory Science
gvsu.edu/mls
430 Cook-DeVos
Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids,
MI 49503
(616) 331-5600