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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

Medical Laboratory Science Major Snippet

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.

Mentored Research

Internships

Clubs

Occupations and Employers

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

Potential Employers

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Meet Your Academic Advisor

Carol Copling

Advisor

First Generation Students (All Majors)
Exercise & Wellness (A-C), Health Science (A-C), Neuro (A-C), and CELL (A-C)
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Meet Your Academic Advisor

Dr. Don Breakwell

Faculty Director

Change of Major into
MMBio, NDFS, and CELL
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Meet Your Academic Advisor

Lisa Buzan

Advisor

Biology Department
NDFS Department
MMbio (D-Z)
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Meet Your Academic Advisor

Daniel Dearden

Advisor

Exercise Science (N-P)
Pre-MLS (A-C) MMBIO (A-C)
Plant & Wildlife Science (A-K)
Neuroscience (I-Z)
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MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

To learn more, schedule an appointment with Life Sciences Advisement at 801-422-3042.