Medical Laboratory Science
Offered at IU South Bend by College of Professional Studies
About
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) prepares students for work in the diagnostic laboratory setting including hematology, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, phlebotomy, molecular diagnostics, and blood bank. The MLS program is located in the Dwyer Hall, which houses a classroom, student laboratory, lounge area, break room, and wellness room. Students who graduate from this NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) accredited program are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) exam. Students may enter the program through multiple routes:
- As an entering freshman or transfer student seeking their first bachelor's degree.
- As a second-degree student with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
- As a certified Medical Laboratory Technician seeking progression from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree (also known as the Bridge program).