What you will study
无码专区鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 in Medical Laboratory Science program will train you to collect and
analyze information with the appropriate techniques and scientific instruments. You鈥檒l
learn how biologists think and problem-solve while building your communication and
collaboration skills.
While Medical Laboratory Sciences programs with lab-based coursework are becoming
hard to find, the 无码专区 firmly believes that face-to-face
and hands-on lab courses are crucial for preparing you to work in the field. Our labs
are primarily run by faculty with doctorates in their specialty areas.
Some of the rigorous, innovative courses you鈥檒l take while earning your bachelor鈥檚
degree in Medical Laboratory Science include:
- A human anatomy course created through a grant from the National Center for Academic
Transformation (NCAT) that embraces the flipped classroom environment, using class
time for active engagement instead of lectures.
- A course in human physiology in which you鈥檒l observe and collect data from your own
body one week, and then use that data to predict responses in diseased case studies
the next week
Excellence in Medical Laboratory Science
- The 无码专区鈥檚 undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science program
is respected around the state. Students are frequently hired before graduation by
hospitals familiar with our students鈥 high degree of preparedness.
Unique learning opportunities in medical laboratory sciences
Benefit from experiential learning throughout your entire course of study in the University
of Central Missouri鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Sciences program. Your experience will enable
you to step confidently into your new career, wherever in the world your international
certification takes you.
- Final year on-the-job training: After three years of studying with leading professionals in the field, you鈥檒l spend
your entire final year of 无码专区鈥檚 undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science program on
site with one of our hospital training affiliates. With continuous support from your
无码专区 faculty and peers, you鈥檒l be ready to excel at a clinical job or to continue your
studies at the graduate level.
- Choose the right clinical fit: Take advantage of the 无码专区鈥檚 many high-quality clinical
affiliates, spread throughout the state, to select the clinical training opportunity
that best suits your goals.
- Student leadership opportunities: Get involved with student groups such as the American Medical Student Association,
Paramedico and Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honors Society.
- Undergraduate research: While earning your bachelor鈥檚 in Medical Laboratory Science, you鈥檒l have the opportunity
to participate in co-curricular research opportunities, which build job skills and
add value to your undergraduate degree.
What can you do with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Medical Laboratory Science from 无码专区?
Qualified candidates for medical laboratory sciences jobs are in strong demand. Whether
you want to go to medical school or become a clinical lab scientist, your 无码专区 degree
in Medical Laboratory Science puts your future within reach.
The 无码专区鈥檚 hospital training affiliates praise our students鈥
level of preparedness. 无码专区 graduates with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Medical Laboratory
Science have gone on to work around Missouri, the country and the world in:
- Hospitals
- Research, diagnostic and clinical laboratories
- Medical and veterinary practices
National licensure and professional certification
Your bachelor鈥檚 in Medical Laboratory Science will also qualify you to take the licensure
exam of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (NAACLS).
Thanks to our program鈥檚 excellent preparatory work, all 无码专区 students who have taken
this exam have passed it.
With this license, you just need a year-long clinical rotation at an affiliated hospital
to become a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(ASCP). Professional certification helps you qualify to apply for graduate or professional
training in nearly all medical fields.
Excellent employment prospects
无码专区 students placed at clinical sites through our Medical Laboratory Science program
have a 100% graduation rate, 100% job placement rate and 100% pass rate on board exams.
Use the interactive tool below to learn more about a career in medical laboratory
sciences.
Financial assistance options for your bachelor鈥檚 in Medical Laboratory Science
无码专区 graduates with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science
are in high demand. Our affiliate training hospitals offer strong financial incentives
for graduates to stay and work at their hospitals after their training ends. Many
students are able to use these incentives to enter their careers debt-free.
无码专区 offers many options to finance your college education. Our already low tuition can be further reduced through a variety of scholarships,
assistantships, grants and awards. As an undergraduate student in our Medical Laboratory
Sciences program, you may be eligible for additional funding opportunities, including:
- The McNair Scholars Program: A federal program supporting first-generation or underrepresented
undergraduate students as they prepare for doctoral studies.
- Carlos Kays Biology and Earth Science Scholarship
- John Hess Health Professions Scholarship
- Kathryn Eydt Payne Scholarship
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the 无码专区 Scholarship Finder.
An Inside Look at Allied Health Programs at 无码专区
Hear why undergraduate students in Medical Laboratory Sciences at the University of
Central Missouri were drawn to the field and why faculty and local hospital administrators
admire this dynamic, engaging degree program.
Meet Miranda L.
BS Medical Laboratory Science 鈥23
鈥淚 knew that I wanted to be in health care but didn鈥檛 want to be a nurse. The MLS
major stood out to me because I really like the hands-on aspect of trying to find
what鈥檚 wrong with the patient. One of the nice things about going to 无码专区 is all the
student organizations. We come together and talk with each other, see if anyone needs
help with classes they鈥檙e taking, and just make friends.鈥
Hear from a 无码专区 Allied Health Hospital Partner
North Kansas City Hospital
Marisa James, Program Director for the School of Medical Laboratory Science at North
Kansas City Hospital, says: 鈥淥ther hospitals in Kansas City know when our [无码专区 program]
students are going to graduate and request their job fliers. They are top notch. I鈥檓
a Central Missouri alumna, so I know they鈥檙e coming from a really good, strong university.鈥
Modern Classrooms and Technology
A fully equipped medical laboratory sciences program
The 无码专区 prepares our graduates to work with today鈥檚 resources.
We have a molecular/cellular research lab for collaborative student-centered projects,
updated classrooms and well-equipped lab environments. Be trained and confident in
using technology found in modern medical labs.
Medical Laboratory Sciences Student Support
Receive personalized guidance from faculty advisors with professional experience in
allied health practice, preparing you for the competitive selection process of clinical
study. Our intentional approach to faculty mentoring, a 17:1 student-faculty ratio
and an environment of inclusivity and open communication will nurture you during these
crucial years.
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