Clinical Laboratory Science
Working with pathologists, clinical lab techs and other lab specialists, clinical laboratory scientists are integral members of the health care team.
Clinical laboratory scientists perform a wide variety of lab tests on body fluids and tissues, helping to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor a patient's response to therapies and aid in preventing illness and maintaining health.
The Program
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Major
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- Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science (BS )
- Clinical Laboratory Science
Careers
The demand for clinical laboratory scientists has traditionally been high, with opportunities in a wide variety of settings:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Public and private labs
- Education
- Management
- Quality control
- Sales
- Product development
- Instrumentals
Just the Facts
- Students in clinical laboratory science complete three years (a minimum of 89 hours) on-campus, followed by a 50-week, 39-40 hour clinical program beginning the summer following the junior year.
- The U's core requirements for an undergraduate degree are completed from electives.
- Clinical laboratory science graduates are eligible to take a national certification exam.
- Background and/or drug screening checks may be required for licensure and/or clinical placement.
- If an applicant or enrolled student has been convicted of a crime or if legal charges are pending, an investigation will be conducted.
- Felony and/or other convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program.
- Students are required to follow the Health Affairs Immunization Policy.
Scholarship Opportunities
The U awards numerous scholarships each year. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Clinical laboratory scientists perform lab tests on body fluids and tissues to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor a patient's response to therapies and aid in preventing illness and maintaining health.