Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Shorelight Group - The University of Utah
USA,Utah
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 21,801/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, Utah
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1850
Total Students: 36,881 +
Int. Students: 3,467 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
201 Presidents Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Program Overview
The pre-professional requirements of the MLS Program include successful completion of the University of Utah’s foundational courses, as well as pre-requisite courses including at least four semesters of chemistry, three semesters of biology, and two semesters of mathematics. Information on the general education and bachelor of science degree requirements for the University of Utah can be found at: https://us.utah.edu/general-education/mission.php.
Students accepted into the MLS Program begin coursework in Fall semester. For full-time students, the professional phase of the program consists of five consecutive semesters of MLS professional courses including three semesters of didactic coursework (junior year) and two semesters of clinical rotations at the MLS program’s affiliate clinical sites (senior year). For part-time students, the professional phase of the program consists of seven semesters, including five semesters of didactic coursework and two semesters of clinical rotations.
The junior year consists of on-campus classes and student laboratory sessions in all of the major disciplines for entry-level competency as a Medical Laboratory Scientist including: clinical chemistry, hematology, hemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, transfusion medicine, microbiology and body fluids analysis. In addition to clinical rotations during the senior year, students complete on-campus courses in laboratory operations/management, education, research, and special topics.
Upon completion of university requirements and those of the MLS Program, which is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS– Rosemont, IL), graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. Graduates are then eligible to apply for the national certification exam offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) on route 1. Applicants that successfully pass the ASCP BOC examination receive certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist for three years and must participate in the Credential Maintenance Program to maintain certification thereafter. Graduates should be aware that there is a 5-year window in which to take the examination after program completion.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 21,801 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Shorelight Group - The University of Utah
CAD 14,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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