Careers: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Next Term Application Deadline

03.15.2025

Total Credits

Next Term Starts

05.12.2025

Spring 2025 Information Session

Active Military & Veteran Scholarship

Request More Information from an Enrollment Advisor

Step 1 of 2

Program of Interest*
Program requires the completion of an associate degree program. Have you earned an associate degree?*
- Yes (*includes in-progress degree)
- No
Program requires the completion of a BSN degree program. Have you earned a BSN degree?*
- Yes (*includes in-progress degree)
- No
Desired Start Date*
*This program is now enrolling for Summer 2025.

Name*
First Name Last Name
Email*
Country*

Country
State*
State
ZIP
Hidden
*
Region Postal Code
Phone*
Phone*
Military Affiliated
Freely given consent from contact*
By submitting this form I accept the privacy policy and understand that University of Cincinnati may contact me via telephone, email, and/or text messages about educational programs using an automated technology.*
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Spring 2025 Information Session

Did you miss our latest information session? No worries! Check out the full recording on YouTube with timestamps for key information in the video description.

Active Military & Veteran Scholarship

Learn more about UC Online's military scholarship for active-duty personnel and veterans. You could be eligible for up to $1,500 per semester!

Career Outlook

What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science?

The online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree can help you position yourself for success in a variety of work environments, including management and leadership roles in diverse health care settings.

With laboratories across the nation facing shortages of medical laboratory scientists, there has never been a better time to earn your bachelor’s degree and advance your career – according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical laboratory scientist jobs are projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, as of May 2021, the average wage for a medical laboratory scientist is $77,000 annually.

Opportunities After Graduation:

Medical laboratory scientist
Medical laboratory management
Clinical supervisor
Research and development
Forensics
Technical specialist
Education and instruction
Laboratory information specialist

FAQs

Where can I work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist?
Potential career opportunities after graduation include:
- Medical laboratory management
- Clinical supervisor
- Research and development
- Pharmaceutical representative
- Forensics
- Technical Specialist
- Education and instruction
- Laboratory information specialist
Will I be eligible to sit for the ASCP BOC MLS exam?

Yes, by graduating from our program, you are eligible to sit for the certification exam. Starting in your first courses with us, we will prepare you with that end goal in mind.
What kind of support will I receive during my time in the MLS program?
UC is committed to your success and provides dedicated support including:
- Free orientation for you to learn our MLS program policies and how our Canvas courses and tools will be set up; it also gives you a chance to sample the pace and schedule of our courses.
- A dedicated Student Success Coordinator will check in with you regularly to provide guidance on your plan to graduate, academic success, registration assistance, and navigating the program and UC in general.
- A course facilitator in each course, a dedicated faculty member serving as a “go-to person” for you and a small group of students.
- Dedicated MLS program support including arranging clinical rotations, applying for life experience credit, and proctoring support.
- UCIT provides 24/7 support for Canvas and other learning technology.
- Free download of Office 365 (including Word and Outlook for email) for use during your time at UC.