Medical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 127 Credits
Medical laboratory scientists are health care professionals who perform laboratory tests and analyses on biological specimens, like bodily fluids and tissues, to help diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases.
Overview
Medical laboratory science (MLS) plays a crucial role in the health care system by providing essential information to guide clinical decisions and enhance patient outcomes. This program prepares students for careers in hospital settings, but job opportunities exist within research, instrument training/sales, lab management, and education.
You will take courses in medical terminology, general biology, human genetics, and microbiology, and delve into anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, immunology, and various chemistry courses. The program also includes specialized MLS courses like clinical microbiology, hematology, transfusion medicine, molecular diagnostics, and clinical chemistry.
The program offers a strong curriculum, expert faculty, and clinical placements to prepare students for the ASCP Board of Certification exam. Students benefit from small class sizes, cohort experiences, and clinical rotations at hospital-affiliated laboratories. Courses are taught in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in Grand Rapids' medical mile, and the program is fully accredited, ensuring high educational standards.
Admission Information
Admission to the medical laboratory science program will be competitive, requiring completion of a secondary application. For a list of admission criteria, click here.
College of Health Professions
School 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
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Science
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 37,484.66 | 10% |
| $ 42,092.37 | 25% |
| $ 58,588.84 | 50% |
| $ 77,772.77 | 75% |
| $ 88,613.80 | 90% |
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Provider of Healthcare Professionals in West Michigan
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University in Michigan by Employers
94%
Graduates Employed
Accreditation
Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Phone: (773) 714-8880.
Scholarships
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