Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.) - Upward Mobility Program
Contribute to better health care by providing clues key in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
If you are looking for a career path that marries chemistry, biology, medicine and problem solving, then a degree in medical laboratory science may be a good fit for you. The medical laboratory science - upward mobility program provides an opportunity for medical laboratory technicians to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in medical laboratory sciences within their own clinical employment setting, utilizing a variety of online instructional approaches. The curriculum emphasizes basic science, medical laboratory science, critical thinking and communication skills, including structured learning in the laboratories of clinical affiliated laboratories. The program provides the scientific background in hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry and management necessary for a laboratory career.
- Enjoy chemistry and biology.
- Like solving complex problems.
- Are detail-oriented.
- Are interested in caring for people's health.
- Appreciate working with others, as part of a team.
- Clinical medical laboratory scientist
- Clinical specialists (clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology)
- Clinical researcher
- Avera Health
- Rapid City Regional Hospital
- Sanford Health
- VA Health System
- Medical Laboratory Science Club
- American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
- National Lambda Tau Honor Society