The BS in Clinical Laboratory Science degree is available through the Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health. The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science will prepare graduates with a concentration in medical laboratory sciences awarded jointly between FDU and The Rutgers University, School of Health Professions (SHP)*. Students must complete 6 semesters of pre-professional courses at FDU before applying for the clinical laboratory experience at Rutgers.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical Laboratory scientists are clinical laboratory professionals who play a major role in patient care, providing laboratory data which are crucial for the diagnosis of diseases, the management of patient therapy and maintenance of health. Medical Laboratory scientists perform a wide variety of analytical procedures requiring expertise in state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation, as well as organizational, problem solving and communication skills. Major disciplines in medical technology include clinical chemistry, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, hematology, immunohematology and urinalysis.

At the Metropolitan Campus the degree is available through the Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health. At the Florham Campus, the degree is offered through the Department of Biological Sciences and Allied Health in Becton College of Arts and Sciences.