About this Program
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program is available for graduates of accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) programs from associate degree, hospital-based or military instititions. Our program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to provide physicians and providers with data utilized in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of local and distant practitioners. Program courses are delivered online to accommodate the schedules of working students. MLT certification is required for admission.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
-
Flexible Online Learning: Pursue your degree online at your own pace, fitting seamlessly into your work schedule.
-
Affordable Education: Reasonable out-of-state tuition fees for non-VA resident students.
-
Streamlined Pathways: MLT program graduates with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ MLS articulation agreements can skip selected competency courses, streamlining their academic journey.
-
Numerous scholarships opportunities
-
Nearly 100% job placement
Featured Courses
Requirements
-
- Completed program form with goals statement
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended
- Overall grade point average
- Biology and chemistry prerequisite cumulative grade point average
- Three letters of recommendation (at least two from current or previous employer and preferably one from an academic source)
- Phone interview after initial pre-screening
- Documentation of certification as a medical laboratory technician, MLT
Transfer
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
Careers
Check out these ideas from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
Scholarship
Additionally, students have the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships sponsored by non-ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ organizations:
- American Proficiency Institute
- Clinical Laboratory Management Association (Tidewater Chapter)
- Alpha Mu Tau Honor Fraternity of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
Take the Next Step
