Pursue a rewarding career in the medical field with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Indiana University Southeast. Medical laboratory scientists play a critical role in healthcare by performing diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and body tissues that help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
The MLS program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), assuring that you’ll be prepared for success and qualified to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) national board exam.
Prepare for success as a medical laboratory scientist
IU Southeast provides a broadly-based background in medical laboratory science, including specific chemistry, mathematics, and biological science requirements. You’ll learn analytical skills, clinical correlation, and technical expertise in clinical chemistry, medical microbiology, the study of blood banking, and clinical immunology.
A clinical internship at an affiliated hospital in Southern Indiana or the Louisville metropolitan area will provide you with over 500 hours of hands-on experience during your final semester.
At IUS, you’ll find the most affordable four-year degree program in the region, all close to home. Located just across the bridge from Louisville, you’ll experience small class sizes and expert faculty who care about your success. Louisville-area health partners have generous tuition assistance scholarships available. Our career-driven program sets you up to enter the clinical laboratory science field ready to excel.
120 credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
In-person
Visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific degree requirements.
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) graduates are employed primarily in hospital laboratories, but you will also enjoy career opportunities in biomedical research, forensics, biotechnology, toxicology, healthcare administration, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. An MLS degree also provides excellent preparation for medical, dental, or graduate school.
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Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition at IU Southeast and now qualify for our new KEES Match Scholarships! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast including the lowest 4-year tuition in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.
IU Southeast believes learning happens through many avenues. That's why we review and accept dual credit, transfer credits from other colleges and universities, military service, non-credit training, volunteer experience, and more. Check out our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) webpage to find out how you can identify and present learning from your experiences in a way that can help you earn college credits and complete your degree more quickly.
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