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

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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

Successful Andrews Alumni

Blood Bank Supervisor
John Hopkins
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Memorial Healthcare System
Medical Laboratory Scientist
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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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.