Program Overview

Clinical Laboratory Science

The Clinical Laboratory Science program from the College of Allied Health Sciences’ Department of Allied Health Professions helps prepare students for a variety of pathways. Clinical laboratory scientists, also known as medical laboratory scientists and medical technologists, are vital members of the health care team who perform the tests that inform the diagnoses and help direct the treatments.

What You'll Study

Students in the Clinical Laboratory Science program will receive education and training in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology, with additional coursework in education, clinical services delivery, and research.

• Clinical chemistry
• Hematology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Education
• Clinical services delivery
• Research

Experience-based Education

Students gain valuable practical experience in a full spectrum of processes and techniques, preparing them for work in the field.

• Hands-on experiences with sophisticated equipment used in clinical settings
• Smooth transition from the classroom to the work world
• Faculty members are active researchers, and both faculty and students are encouraged to present research at prestigious professional meetings

Research & Innovation

Whether you're an undergrad or graduate student, you'll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world's most complex and pressing challenges.

Academic Health Center

Academic health centers teach tomorrow's health care professionals, and the only way to do this is to stay on top of the latest treatments and tools for a culture of continuous learning.

Your Future

Career Options

Clinical laboratory scientists are employed in general hospital laboratories, physicians’ offices, private labs, the armed forces, public health, medical research programs, and pharmaceutical labs.

• General hospital laboratories
  • Clinical laboratory scientist
• Physicians’ offices
  • Medical laboratory scientist
• Private labs
  • Medical technologist
• Armed forces
  • Clinical laboratory specialist
• Public health
  • Medical laboratory specialist
• Medical research programs
  • Clinical research scientist
• Pharmaceutical labs
  • Quality control specialist

Why Augusta?

On-campus and online courses bring added convenience, and affiliation agreements with laboratories and clinical facilities across Georgia and the nation mean important field experience is available to all students.

• Graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
• A graduation placement rate hovering near 100% means Augusta’s graduates are in demand

Related Programs

• Science & Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry