BS in Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati

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.

College of Allied Health Sciences