Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science is a degree completion program for Medical Laboratory Technicians. The program prepares students for work as Medical Laboratory Scientists. Graduates will possess the skills to perform laboratory tests in accordance with standardized laboratory practices in clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, clinical microbiology, mycology/parasitology, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics, and serology/immunology.
Graduates will be eligible to sit for national certification exams at the Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technologist levels.
Program Mission Statement
The mission of Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Science is to aid the medical laboratory professions to enhance its workforce by preparing competent graduates for entry-level positions as medical laboratory scientists.
Program Goals
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:
To develop the student’s ability to perform laboratory tests of all complexity levels;
To develop the student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team and the public;
To prepare students for employment as Medical Laboratory Scientists in a variety of settings.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, students must earn a combined total of 120.0 semester credit hours, consisting of 60 upper division credit hours, in addition to pre-requisites