Careers: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Next Term Application Deadline

March 15, 2023

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May 08, 2023

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Career Outlook

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

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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.
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.
Is Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) available?
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.

Sources of aid:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Military Benefits
- FAFSA
- Scholarships