Traditional On-Campus Track or Online Track only through the NMU Global Campus
This major prepares graduates to perform a variety of laboratory assays on human and other types of specimens in clinical, research, commercial (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, etc.) and forensic laboratories to provide diagnostic information necessary to support health care, ensure quality control, facilitate product development and solve problems.
The program incorporates didactic and clinical education throughout the four-year curriculum. Students gain marketable skills after two years in the program through CLT certification. This concentration is a NAACLS accredited MLS program. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible to take the national certification test: MLS(ASCP). The practicum components provide an opportunity for students to experience two different clinical settings prior to graduation.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm