Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

As a medical laboratory scientist (MLS), you would be the one uncovering what ails them. Youll test and analyze blood, tissue, and other body fluid samples to confirm mild illnesses or serious diseases, pregnancy, clinical levels of drugs or alcohol in the body, and the effects of drugs on various diseases. UIndy's medical laboratory science major combines on-campus study and clinical training to prepare you to perform diagnostic lab tests in hospital labs and clinics and commercial labs. Behind-the-scenes Yes. But also invaluable.
The medical laboratory science degree program is highly competitive, requiring three years of coursework at UIndy and completion of a 12-month clinical training program in a hospital laboratory during the fourth year of undergraduate study. The first three years allow you to build a scientific foundation through course prerequisites in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, general microbiology, and immunology.

ADVANTAGES
Extensive clinical training in a medical setting
Clinical training programs accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
Experience working directly with a team of other health care professionals
Nearly 100 percent job placement rate in the field
Applied course work in immunology, hematology, and other medically related areas
Eligibility to sit for the national certification exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification upon completion of the program

Students must have official high school graduation documents and transcripts.

TOEFL - 61 IBT required

IELTS - 5.5 required

PTEA - 49 required

Graduation from Internexus English as a Second Language program, Advanced Level

Graduation from ELS Language Centers EAP level 112

Completion of EF Level C1-1

Native Speaker of English