Medical Laboratory Science Program
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Format: In person on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah or online
Credit Hours: 124
Join the largest medical laboratory science program in the state of Georgia with a highly successful record of graduates receiving board certification!
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Medical Laboratory Science Traditional Degree Completion
With a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Georgia Southern University, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to begin your career as a medical laboratory scientist. In this program, you’ll train in various lab areas, including hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis.
As the number of aging adults dramatically increases in the United States, the need for medical lab scientists will also grow. You’ll be a vital part of the healthcare system, providing laboratory data to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment, as well as in infectious disease monitoring and prevention.
The Traditional Medical Laboratory Science degree program track is well-suited to entering freshmen, transfer students and students with a bachelor degree in biology, chemistry or related science field. At the end of your program, you’ll be eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board exams.
Medical Laboratory Sciences Admissions
Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualified applicants that met the March 1 deadline will be granted priority over applications received after the initial deadline. Visit the links below to access the desired program to identify the extended deadline date. Certain programs may continue to review applications after the deadline until the program’s capacity is met.
Medical Laboratory Science Online Degree Completion
In addition to the traditional track, Georgia Southern offers online degree-completion options for students currently working in the medical laboratory science field.
Online Career Ladder
Medical Laboratory Science Program
Format: Online
The online Career-Ladder track enables certified medical laboratory technicians (MLT) to advance their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science. The online track is limited to those with certified MLT credentials who are currently employed at an approved clinical site. It provides students with a high-quality academic and professional environment, allowing for the development of critical thinking skills and professional values and characteristics.
The program graduate will be able to satisfy eligibility requirements for a professional certification examination at the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) level. Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program will qualify for employment in a variety of settings, and can progress within the clinical laboratory science field to education, supervision or management positions. Students in this track must maintain training support at an approved clinical facility while enrolled in the program.
With a completion time of just four semesters and high demand in the job market, this nationally accredited program truly offers a fast track to your career. Our graduates have a very successful record of achieving board certification.
Students eligible for this program must currently work in a hospital laboratory setting. We will require a Statement of Support Form from the hospital clinical site. Before admittance into the program, the hospital clinical site must be approved.
Online Fast-Track
Medical Laboratory Science Program
Format: Online
South Carolina Residents Only
The Medical Laboratory Science Online Fast-Track program is available to South Carolina residents who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field and have a 2.5 overall GPA and within the sciences.
The program consists of an online didactic component and a training experience within a clinical laboratory. It provides students with a high-quality academic and professional environment. The program graduate will satisfy eligibility requirements for a professional certification exam at the MLS level. Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program will qualify for employment in various settings and progress within the clinical laboratory science field to education, supervision, or management positions.
Georgia Southern University works in conjunction with the South Carolina Hospital Association to provide clinical sites for students’ training. Students must maintain training support at an approved clinical facility while enrolled in the program. Some hospitals may provide tuition assistance and clinical training support.
With a completion time of just four semesters and high demand in the job market, this nationally accredited program truly offers a fast track to your career. Our graduates have a very successful record of achieving board certification.
Post Baccalaureate Students Currently Employed By Hospital Laboratory
The Medical Laboratory Science Online Fast-Track program is also available to students who have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or Chemistry and have a 2.5 or greater GPA overall and within the sciences. Students eligible for this program must currently work in a hospital laboratory setting. We will require a Statement of Support Form from the hospital clinical site. Before admittance into the program, the hospital clinical site must be approved.
The program consists of an online didactic component and a training experience in an approved clinical laboratory. This program provides students with a high-quality academic and professional environment. The program graduate will satisfy eligibility requirements for a professional certification exam at the MLS level. The Medical Laboratory Science program graduates will qualify for employment in various settings and progress within the clinical laboratory science field to education, supervision, or management positions. Students in this track must maintain training support at an approved clinical facility while enrolled in the program
With a completion time of just four semesters and high demand in the job market, this nationally accredited program truly offers a fast track to your career. Our graduates have a very successful record of achieving board certification.
Careers in Medical Laboratory Science
- Advanced Education
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Law
- Master Public Health
- MBA
- Ph.D.
- Veterinary Medicine
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- Education
- Clinical Educator
- Allied Health
- Health Promotion
- Education Coordinator
- Government Agencies
- CDC
- Crime Laboratories
- FBI
- Public Health Department
- Military
- Environmental
- FDA
- Healthcare Administration
- Infection Control
- Policy Analyst
- Quality Assurance
- Hazardous Waste
- Risk Management
- Hospital/Medical Facility
- Transplant Services
- Transfusion Services
- Blood Donor Services
- Hematology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Fertility Clinics
- Immunology/Allergy
- Toxicology
- Lab Management
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Clinical Trials
- Biotechnology
- Research & Development
- Instrument Technical
- Representative
- Product Specialists
- Instrument & Product Sales
- Agriculture
- Bioremediation
- Information Management
- System Analyst
- Lab Information
- Systems
- Private Consulting
- Research
Professional License Disclosure
The Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences anticipates that graduates of this program will seek the following professional certifications: American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification and laboratory personnel licensure.
The Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences has determined that the required classes and educational activities of this online Career Ladder, Fast Track, and The Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences has determined that the required classes and educational activities of this online Career Ladder, Fast Track and MLT-MLS academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for ASCP Certification in all 50 United States. The department has not determined whether this program satisfies the requirements of all states and territories for the laboratory personnel licensure. Visit the ASCP Board of Certification and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science to determine the requirements of your state or territory.
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Science program at Georgia Southern University is accredited by:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Telephone: 773-714-8880
FAX: 773-714-8886
email: info@naacls.org
Website: http://www.naacls.org
Since 1990, the program has received continuing accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Do You Have Questions? Contact Us!
Medical Laboratory Science
Georgia Southern University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Armstrong Campus -Ashmore Hall Room 106
Phone: 912-344-2550
Fax: 912-344-3472
For additional information email: medlab@georgiasouthern.edu
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Last updated: 2/20/2023