Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Medical Laboratory Science] From Michigan Technological University

Medical Laboratory Scientists seek to improve and extend life by acting as diagnostic specialists. They serve as key members of the medical team, detecting disease and other conditions by performing critical chemical, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses on blood, tissues, and bodily fluids.

Medical Laboratory Scientists are in demand, and Michigan Tech graduates are often at the front of the line. That’s because here, you learn by doing. You have the opportunity to work in cutting-edge labs and tackle high-level research projects alongside professors who are among the best in their field. You’ll also benefit from small class sizes (the average is about 30 students), personal advising, and one-on-one faculty interaction.

BS graduates receive a pragmatic, qualitative education with a strong understanding of hematology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, medical terminology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and more.

Employable to the extreme. There is a critical shortage of Medical Laboratory Science personnel nationally, which means plenty of opportunities in a field that grows more robust by the day.

Learn now, be a success later. Graduates from the Medical Laboratory Science program go on to attain high-level positions and become leaders in their field; most credit the superior practicum placements and hands-on lab experiences they had as students at Michigan Tech.

Get involved outside the classroom. Students at Michigan Tech get involved with any number of professional organizations—Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists; Microbiology Club; Phi Sigma, the National Biology Honorary; and more.

Career Pathways

With a current critical shortage of Medical Laboratory Scientists nationally, career opportunities in the field are plentiful. Michigan Tech’s unique program concentrations and multitude of options for degree specialization mean that you can prepare for the position of your dreams.