Clinical Science

Program Profile: Medical Laboratory Science

(formerly Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology)

Program Description | Accreditation | Program Highlights
About the Profession | Faculty | Class Size
Length of Program | Locations | Prerequisites
Costs | Scholarships and Financial Aid | How to Apply

Program Description

Name of program: Medical Laboratory Science

Program Overview: This is a NAACLS approved program which prepares students for both entry level and advanced positions in the clinical laboratory and in clinical laboratory education and research. It offers a first and second B.S. degree as well as an M.S. degree option. All degree offerings will qualify the graduate to take national credential exams.

Accreditation

NAACLS

Program Highlights

  • One of the largest Medical Science programs in the nation
  • One of the few offering graduate education in medical laboratory science.

About the Profession

Graduate are prepared for a spectrum of careers ranging from laboratory analyst, through supervisor, manager, director in clinical settings. In reference settings and universities, education and research are also available.

Potential Salary: $42,000 - $85,000

Faculty

3 full-time faculty, 2 clinical instructors and 12 clinical sites.

This program has shown consistent growth over the last seven years. The final year is offered on-line to selected students across the nation

Class Size

Fixed Seats: No

Number of students in entering class: Maximum 20 Pocatello; 20 Meridian (total 40)

Total number of students enrolled in program: 44

Length of Program

Number of academic years needed to complete the program: 4 (BS in MLS first degree) 12 – 18 months (BS in MLS Second Degree)

Locations

Locations offered: Pocatello, Meridian (online)

Program offered fully online? Yes (special approval)

Program delivered through distance presentation? Yes

Prerequisites

Required Degree: No (16 credit hours of Chemistry and course work in Microbiology, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics and Human Pathophysiology)

Costs

Tuition: Annual tuition set by University for residents or non-residents.

Professional fees: $850/year — lab fees $500/year

Equipment: None

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship Deadline: Contact the Scholarship Office for more information.

Financial Aid Deadline: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Other Information: Multiple professional sources for scholarships with varying deadlines

How to Apply

Application Deadline:

Program Start Date: Professional block courses (Senior) year requires entrance into program. It starts in August, and takes three semesters.

Other Information: Apply