Medical Laboratory Science – Upward Mobility Program (B.S.)
The Medical Laboratory Science – Upward Mobility Program at South Dakota State University provides an opportunity for Medical Laboratory Technicians to complete a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences within their own clinical employment setting, utilizing a variety of online instructional approaches.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 355 per credit
Location
Online
About the program
The curriculum emphasizes basic science, medical laboratory science, critical thinking and communication skills, including structured learning in the laboratories of clinical affiliated laboratories.
The program provides the scientific background in hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, and management necessary for a laboratory career.
This Medical Laboratory Science – Upward Mobility Program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy chemistry and biology
- Like solving complex problems
- Are detail-oriented
- Are interested in caring for people’s health
- Appreciate working with others, as part of a team
Career Opportunities
- Clinical medical laboratory scientist
- Clinical specialists (clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology)
- Clinical researcher
- Cytotechnologist
Courses Included
- Human Anatomy and Lab
- Physiology and Lab
- Introduction to Statistics
- Understanding Medical Laboratory Science
- Hematology and Lab
- Clinical Chemistry
- MLT to MLS Transitional Experience