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Medical Laboratory Science

Explore the Science Behind Modern Medicine

Medical laboratory science is a dynamic field that encompasses the essence of biology, chemistry, and medicine. It plays a vital role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease through the analysis of blood, tissues, and other body fluids. Medical laboratory scientists perform complex laboratory tests that provide critical information used to monitor health and guide patient care decisions. Our medical laboratory science program equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in this field. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC), opening the door to a rewarding and impactful career in healthcare.

Freshmen enter as medical laboratory science interest majors. Admission requirements to enter the medical laboratory science major at the end of the sophomore year include: a minimum 2.50 GPA for the first 4 semesters, a minimum 2.50 GPA for prerequisite courses in chemistry and biological sciences (science index), and completion of at least 60 credit hours, including the prerequisite courses. Admission to the MLS-BS major is competitive and is determined by academic achievement.

AREAS OF STUDY

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Hematology and Hemostasis
  • Immunohematology (Transfusion Medicine)
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Laboratory Operations and Leadership

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Hospital and private clinical laboratories
  • Private diagnostic laboratories
  • Physicians' office laboratories
  • Fertility clinics
  • Veterinary laboratories
  • Infection prevention and control (IPC)
  • Public health laboratories
  • Regulatory and health oversignt agencies
  • Biomedical and industrial research laboratories
  • Forensic science laboratories
  • Teaching and academic instruction
  • Educational laboratory coordination
  • Technical sales and support
  • Instrument service and support
  • Laboratory management and administration
  • Medical and scientific writing

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • Public Health (MPH)
  • Pathologists' Assistant
  • Physician Assistant
  • Healthcare or Business Administration
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Education

What’s special about this program?

 

Prepare for a high-impact career with a program that blends hands-on clinical experiences with cutting-edge science. As a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) student, you’ll gain real-world skills through immersive training at hospitals and medical centers affiliated with our program.

Our graduates are in high demand across a wide range of settings, including hospitals, fertility clinics, pharmaceutical companies, private laboratories, and public health agencies.

Looking to go further? Our personalized academic advising allows you to complete essential prerequisites as part of your undergraduate studies. This path prepares you not only for success in the field of medical laboratory science, but also for advanced degrees in medicine, forensic science, physician assistant studies, and other healthcare professions.

Whether you want to start your career right after graduation or continue on to graduate or professional school, this program opens the door to your future in health and science.

Medical Laboratory Science major at the University of Delaware: youtube.com/watch?v=yHNI7w8Aw7M

Sample curriculum

FALL SPRING 
BISC207/217Introductory Bio I with LabBISC208/218Intro Bio II with Lab

 

CHEM103/133

 

General Chemistry I with Lab

 

CHEM104/134

 

General Chemistry II with Lab

MATH114

 

College Math and Statistics

 

 

MMSC200

 

Language of Medicine

MMSC100Introduction to Medical and Molecular Sciences
 
ENG110First-Year Writing
UNIV101First Year Experience I  
 

 

Breadth Requirement

 

 

 

 

FALL SPRING 
BISC306

  General Physiology

BISC300/310 Introduction to Microbiology with Lab

 

CHEM213/215

 

  Elementary Organic Chemistry

  with Lab

 

 

CHEM214/216

 

 Elementary Biochemistry

 with Lab

MMSC250  

  Communication, Education and

  Ethics in Healthcare

 

  Breadth requirements
 

  University Breadth Courses

 

  
FALL SPRING 
MMSC415/416

 Clinical Immunology and

 Medical Virology with Lab

 

MMSC493

Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics
Techniques

MMSC370

 

 Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing

 

 

MMSC407/417

 

Clinical Physiological  Chemistry I
with Lab 

 

MMSC375

Biostatistics for the Biological
 and Health Sciences

 

 

MMSC423/424

 

Hematology I with Lab 

 

MMSC491

 Human Molecular Genetics

 

 

MMSC428/429

 

 Medical Microbiology and
 Parasitology with Lab

MMSC402/412

 Body Fluid Analysis with Lab

 

MMSC409/419 Immunohematology I with   Lab

 

 

 Second Writing Course

 

  
FALL Winter (Off campus) 
MMSC436

Clinical Physiological Chemistry II 

 

MMSC470Case-Based Differential Diagnostics
MMSC437

Clinical Lab Instrumentation

  

 

MMSC433/434

 

 Hematology II with Lab

 

SPRING 
MMSC420/421

 Immunohematology II with Lab

 

(Off campus)

MMSC471

Laboratory Practice and Leadership II
MMSC438/439

 Diagnostic Bacteriology and Medical   Mycology with Lab

 

 

MMSC473

 

Clinical Chemistry and Body Fluid Analysis Practicum

MMSC418

Senior Seminar I

 

 

MMSC475

 

Clinical Hematology Practicum

MMSC461Laboratory Practice and Leadership I

 

MMSC477 

 

Clinical Microbiology and
Immunology Practicum

  

 

MMSC479

 

Clinical Immunohematology Practicum

  

 

MMSC480

 

Senior Seminar II

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