Biology: Medical Laboratory Science Degree
Our Biology: Medical Laboratory Science program prepares you for life-saving lab work
OFFERED AS:
Major
FORMAT:
In-Person
Credits Required:
120
Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact? Kutztown University’s Bachelor of Science in Biology: Medical Laboratory Science program equips you with the expertise and hands-on training crucial to thriving in the healthcare industry.
Our Biology: Medical Laboratory Science degree goes far beyond academic knowledge. Students gain professional hospital experience while learning to run laboratory tests essential to medical diagnosis and treatment.
Your journey to a fulfilling career in healthcare starts here.
Why Choose Kutztown for a Biology: Medical Laboratory Science Degree
At Kutztown, our medical laboratory science degree is a direct pathway into the healthcare field. This 3+1 program gives students three years of foundational coursework in biology and chemistry, followed by a final clinical year in a professional lab setting. By the time students graduate with their Biology: Medical Laboratory Science degree, they are ready to start a career with no additional training necessary.
Top reasons to choose Kutztown’s Biology: Medical Laboratory Science program:
- Live on a campus near several local hospitals, offering experience and job opportunities
- Attend one of the only universities in Pennsylvania to offer this specialized track
- Get medical lab training at an affordable tuition rate
- Learn from our expert faculty and medical professionals
Biology: Medical Laboratory Science Program Highlights
From day one in Kutztown’s medical laboratory program, you’ll dive into hands-on and professional training designed for your success. By the time you reach your clinical year, you’ll be prepared to pass the medical laboratory scientist certification exam and assist in a real medical lab. With a guaranteed medical laboratory scientist certification by graduation and valuable real-world experience, the Biology: Medical Laboratory Science degree at Kutztown is a top choice for aspiring medical lab professionals.
Program Highlights:
- Learn how to operate advanced laboratory equipment
- Take specialized classes at a local hospital
- Work alongside real lab technicians and experts in the field
- Earn your medical laboratory scientist certification
- Complete research projects alongside professors and classmates
Student Learning Outcomes
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Biology (BS)
- Students completing the B.S. Biology degree will demonstrate advanced competence in their area of specialization, either organismal biology/ecology, cell biology/microbiology, pre-medical science, or allied health science.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in skills useful in gaining successful employment in biology-related positions or admission to graduate or professional programs.
- Students completing the BS Biology degree will demonstrate writing skills such that they can effectively convey concepts and information in their discipline.
- Students completing the BS Biology degree will demonstrate oral communication skills such that they can effectively convey concepts and information in their discipline.
- Students completing the BS Biology degree will be able to effectively utilize the scientific method.
Coursework in the medical laboratory science track provides students with a strong background in biology, while the clinical hospital courses give students hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Students learn laboratory skills and tests that will prepare them for direct entry into a clinical laboratory setting and a career as a medical laboratory technician.
Cristen Rosch Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Kutztown UniversityBiology: Medical Laboratory Sciences Frequently Asked Questions
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What can I do with a Medical Laboratory Scientist certification?
Our medical laboratory science program is designed to prepare you for a research and laboratory-based healthcare profession. Whether you’re looking to work in a hospital, clinic or forensic lab, the valuable experience you receive at Kutztown University.
Here is a sample of the careers you can pursue with a medical laboratory science degree:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Research Scientist
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
- Biotechnologist
- Blood Bank Technologist
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What on-campus career experience can I get in the Biology: Medical Laboratory Science program?
In addition to your classes, our campus offers a variety of opportunities to deepen your involvement in the Biology: Medical Laboratory Science degree. The following are just some of the ways students get involved and build professional experience:
- Become a member of the Health Career Society
- Attend presentations given by professionals in the health field
- Volunteer at Reading Hospital and others nearby
- Connect with alumni who are currently in medical roles
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What are the requirements for the clinical year of the Biology: Medical Laboratory Science degree?
Seats in the Biology: Medical Laboratory Science program at Kutztown University are competitive. To be eligible for a seat in the clinical year, students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.