Medical Laboratory Science
Program Overview
Medical Laboratory Scientists are health care professionals who conduct special diagnostic tests in a lab to help discover the presence or absence of disease and provide important data that physicians use in diagnosing and treating their patients. For example, Medical Laboratory Scientists perform analytical tests of body substances, prepare blood for transfusions, and isolate pathogens in patient samples. The Medical Laboratory Science degree provides a curriculum to train students to practice medical laboratory science in diagnostic laboratories or other healthcare-related settings. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student to sit for certification examinations. Medical Laboratory Science is a limited enrollment program at BYU.
Program Summary
Program Credits: 62.0 Credits
Status: Limited Enrollment
Introductory Course: MMBIO 102
Beyond The Classroom
Engaging in internships, mentored research, associations and clubs related to your program is an important step in linking your education with the real world. These experiences enhance your education and prepare you for both further schooling and your future career.
Possible Occupations
With a Bachelors
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Consultant
- Laboratory Information Specialist
- Product Developer
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician and Technologist
With a Masters
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Consultant
- Laboratory Information Specialist
- Product Developer
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician and Technologist
With a Doctorate
- Clinical Laboratory Director
- Professor
Carol Copling
Advisor
First Generation Students (All Majors)Exercise & Wellness (A-C), Health Science (A-C), Neuro (A-C), and CELL (A-C)
Dr. Don Breakwell
Faculty Director
Change of Major intoMMBio, NDFS, and CELL
Daniel Dearden
Advisor
Exercise Science (N-P)Pre-MLS (A-C) MMBIO (A-C)
Plant & Wildlife Science (A-K)
Neuroscience (I-Z)
MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
To learn more, schedule an appointment with Life Sciences Advisement at 801-422-3042.