Program Overview

College of Allied Health Professions

The College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare.

Career Exploration

The college provides resources for career exploration, including:

• Career Exploration Overview
• Professions by Department
  • Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
    • Includes Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
  • Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
    • Includes Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
  • Medical Sciences
    • Includes Clinical Perfusion, Diagnostic Cytology, Genetic Counseling, Medical Nutrition, and Physician Assistant
  • Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
    • Includes graduate programs for practicing health care professionals as well as interprofessional non-degree coursework and distance education programs

Academics

The college offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Academics Overview
• Our Programs
• Costs
  • The cost of education is an investment in the future as a healthcare professional
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Tuition Assistance is available for both residents and non-residents of Nebraska
• Mission and Purpose
  • The college transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities through education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach
• Academic Calendar
  • The UNMC catalog lists dates and events by academic year
• Student & Graduate Outcomes
  • The college is proud of its graduates' exam scores and employment rates

MLS Degree Advancement Option

The online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Degree Advancement Option is designed for working Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician professionals looking to earn an advanced degree while continuing to work in their home communities.

Why Advance Your Degree?

The program prepares students for boards and offers an individual program of study tailored to their needs.

Why Advance Your Degree at UNMC?

• Prepares You for Boards: UNMC works with students to award credit for previous education and experience, allowing them to focus on the Medical Laboratory Science coursework needed to earn their bachelor's degree and sit for the boards.
• Individual Program of Study: A faculty advisor will interview and mentor students to create a program of study that meets their needs as both a student and employed practitioner.
• Clinical Competencies in Workplace: Most clinical practicum competencies can be documented at the student's workplace or assessed as proctored, virtual, simulated activities.

Program Snapshot

• Course Load: Full-time or part-time
• Duration: 5 semesters up to 5 years
• Location: Online
• Start Date: Spring or Fall

Accreditation

The UNMC Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Note

Please note that this program does not meet clinical rotation requirements for California licensure and New York licensure. Students should check the ASCP Board of Certification website for more state licensure information.