Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Program Overview

The Medical Laboratory Sciences program prepares students to work in clinical laboratories, analyzing patient specimens to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Students gain hands-on experience in the field through state-of-the-art instrumentation and practical applications.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Medical laboratory scientists work behind the scenes in laboratories to provide clinicians with test results needed to diagnose, treat, and manage their patients’ conditions. Blood, body fluids, and other patient specimens are analyzed using manual methods and state-of-the-art instrumentation to test for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, infection, anemia, and leukemia.

Teaching:

• Faculty:
• Michael Amato, MMedSc(Path), MLT, MLS, SC, SM, a-IPC, FLMF, FRSPH - Teaching Assistant Professor
• Barbara M. Goldsmith, PhD, FACB - Clinical Professor, Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, SKMCChair and Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology, JCHPDirector, Point of Care and Quality Management
• Joy Gould, MS, SBB(ASCP)C, BB, CQIA(ASQ), CPHQ - Teaching Assistant ProfessorEducation Coordinator
• Valerie Jalicke, MS - Assistant ProfessorProgram Director, Medical Laboratory Science

Other:

• Program Options:
• 3+2 BS/MS Dual Degree (East Falls)
• 2-Year BS
• 1-Year BS
• Combined BS/MS
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) BS
• Related Programs:
• Biotechnology
• Cytotechnology & Cell Biology
• Certificate Programs