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Undergraduate Program

Medical Laboratory Science

Learn how to work as a part of a medical team to diagnose and treat disease—making an impact one life at a time.

Why Medical Laboratory Science at Andrews

Pursue your Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) at Andrews. Why? We are the largest Seventh-day Adventist MLS program in North America. 

Our program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Accreditation assures you’re getting a top-notch education that has met certain requirements.

Hands-on experience matters so we guarantee placement at various clinical sites. This experience probably explains why some students have job offers before they even graduate.

After three years of undergraduate coursework, you'll apply for the clinical (senior) year program. During these final 20 weeks, you’ll work side-by-side with healthcare professionals!

You’ll get a lot of job flexibility with our program. You’ll be trained as a medical laboratory scientist but the degree also provides excellent preparation for medical, dental or graduate school.

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Andrews University Medical Laboratory Science students share their experiences.

Careers in Medical Laboratory Science

You get access to careers in medical labs around the world with an MLS degree. Apply for jobs in pharmaceutical companies or hospitals, do research, or even provide services for criminal justice work. If you want direct patient contact, an MLS also paves the way to medical school for dentistry or pharmacy work.

Annual Salaries

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist $62,820

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021

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Successful Andrews Alumni

Blood Bank Supervisor

John Hopkins

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Memorial Healthcare System

Medical Laboratory Scientist

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

The healthcare industry couldn’t function without medical laboratory scientists. An estimated 70 percent of decisions regarding patient treatment are based on test results performed by people like you!

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Our courses teach the skills you need to succeed as a medical laboratory scientist. You'll learn the basics in classes like Fundamentals of Immunology and Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry. You’ll enjoy hands-on lab projects and will finish your studies working alongside healthcare professionals.

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