For applicants who have not yet received their secondary or high school certificate/diploma
Submit official/notarized/certified/or attested copies of ALL senior secondary/high school records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O Levels, A Levels, WAEC, CXC, IB, etc.
For applicants who have attended any post-secondary institution (college/university)
Submit official/notarized/attested/or certified copies of senior secondary/high school records (see above) and ALL post-secondary school (university/college) records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, examination result, diplomas, and degree certificates. Failure to provide ALL academic records may result in denial of admission, admission and scholarship revocation, and/or refusal of transfer credit.
For applicants wishing to receive transfer credit
Students wishing to receive transfer credit must submit official/notarized/attested/or certified academic records as above, with the credit award being done with course descriptions/syllabi in view. When not readily available online, students may be requested to provide official course descriptions showing exact course numbers and names. Student-generated descriptions are not accepted. Course descriptions may be submitted after notice of admission but must be done before registering for classes. Transfer credit is offered at the discretion of the faculty and is not always awarded.
For applicants submitting non-English academic records
Submit word-for-word notarized/certified/or attested English translations in the same format as the official document if the official document is not in English. It is important that everything on the official document is translated. Translations must be done by a bona fide translating agency in the applicant’s country or in the U.S.
English Requirement
Most of our accepted applicants have at least 75 on TOEFL, 6.0 on IELTS, or 90 on Duolingo. If you have taken another English test (iTEP, PTE, etc.), please submit the scores and we would be happy to review them. Students whose score is insufficient may still apply for Conditional Admission.
For Applicants wishing for Conditional Admission
Appearing for some form of English exam is required. Students who do not provide sufficient English test scores prior to registration will be given the University’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If the ELAB is passed at a satisfactory level, students may begin academic classes. If not, the student will be required to attend the University’s English Language Institute (ELI) until proficiency is reached.
Provide at least one letter of recommendation in English. These letters may be submitted online or may come in a sealed envelope from professors or employers who can attest to the applicant’s accomplishments and potential for success at the undergraduate level. No special form is required.
Submit an original personal statement/essay (250-500 words) CLEARLY explaining why the particular academic program was chosen, what the degree will do for the applicant’s personal and career development, and how such a degree will help them to achieve future goals and aspirations. Please include professional plans for after the program is completed as well.
The University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BS – MLS) program will prepare you for an exciting career as a medical laboratory scientist. Medical laboratory scientists are allied health professionals who participate in patient care by performing laboratory procedures that assist in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The analysis performed by medical laboratory scientists uses advanced biomedical and instrumentation and technology to perform laboratory testing on blood and body fluids in the area of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, toxicology, blood banking and molecular procedures.
Laboratory scientists perform manual and automated procedures and utilize laboratory information computer systems to analyze and transmit patient data. Additionally, medical laboratory scientists monitor test quality, integrate data, problem solve, conduct research, develop new test methods and consult with other members of the health care team.
The UC Medical Laboratory Science major combines a curriculum common to most undergraduate majors in the medical field with courses specific to the medical laboratory profession. The final year requires clinical rotations at partnering clinical laboratories.
Graduates of the NAACLS* accredited MLS program are well-prepared for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for the Medical Laboratory, MLS (ASCP) credential.
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Fall Semester Year 1
Biology I: Molecules, Cells, and the Foundation of Life (C- min)
Biology I Laboratory (C- min)
General Chemistry I (C- min)
General Chemistry Laboratory I (C- min)
Success in Allied Health I (C- min)
College Algebra (C- min)
English Composition (C- min)
Total Credits
Spring Semester Year 1
Biology II: Evolution, Physiology, and Ecology (C- min)
Biology II Laboratory (C- min)
General Chemistry II (C- min)
General Chemistry Laboratory II (C- min)
Success in Allied Health II (C- min)
Trigonometry (C- min)
Total Credits
Fall Semester Year 2
Survey of Biochemistry I (C- min)
Survey of Biochemistry Laboratory I (C- min)
Genetics (C- min)
Introduction to Effective Speaking (C- min)
General Education Elective
Society, Culture, and Ethics (C- min)
Total Credits
Spring Semester Year 2
Survey of Biochemistry II (C- min)
Survey of Biochemistry Laboratory II (C- min)
Cell Biology (C- min)
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science (C- min)
Medical Laboratory Science Environmental Issues (C- min)
Total Credits
Fall Semester Year 3
Anatomy and Physiology I (C- min)
Intermediate Composition (C- min)
Fundamentals of Clinical Microbiology (C- min)
Statistics and Research in Medical Laboratory Science (C- min)
General Education Elective
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Total Credits
Spring Semester Year 3
Anatomy and Physiology II (C- min)
Clinical Immunology I (C- min)
MLSC2040C or MLSC2070
Biomedical Lab Science or Introduction to Forensics. (C- min)
Introduction to Psychology (C- min)
Total Credits
Fall Semester Year 4
Clinical Chemistry I (C- min)
Clinical Fluid Analysis (C- min)
Hematology I (C- min)
Principles of Medical Laboratory Science (C- min)
Clinical Chemistry II (C- min)
Hematology II (C- min)
Clinical Immunology II (C- min)
Mid-Collegiate Interprofessional Touch Point Conference
Total Credits
Spring Semester Year 4
Clinical Practicum I (C- min)
Hemostasis (C- min)
Immunohematology I (C- min)
Clinical Microbiology I (C- min)
Immunohematology II (C- min)
Clinical Microbiology II (C- min)
Clinical Correlations I (C- min)
Total Credits
Summer Semester Year 4
Clinical Practicum II (C- min)
Clinical Mycology, Parasitology and Virology (C- min)
Laboratory Operations (C- min)
Diagnostic Molecular Biology (C- min)
Clinical Correlations II (C- min)
Medical Laboratory Science Capstone (C- min)
Total Credits
Medical laboratory scientists work both independently and with a team in in a variety of settings, including:
Hospital laboratories
Independent laboratories
Clinics and physicians' offices
Research and development laboratories
Public/government health agencies
Regardless of the setting, clinical laboratory scientists consistently work in a challenging, fast paced and collegial environment.
Most jobs for medical laboratory scientists require a bachelor's degree and certification. To be eligible to sit for a board of certification exam, most credentialing organizations require completion of an MLS program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Advanced certification is available in each laboratory area for those who choose to pursue a higher level of training, education and experience. Graduate training in one of the laboratory disciplines will allow individuals to advance to supervisory positions and intermediate level research positions
Due to the high demand for Medical Laboratory Scientist professionals, virtually all of our graduates are employed and generally choose from several entry-level technologist positions.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical laboratory scientists/technologists and technicians is expected to grow 13% by 2028 (much faster than the national average) and the current median pay is $52,330 per year.
Forensics laboratories
Pharmaceutical companies.
