Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Program Description

Medical laboratory scientists perform sophisticated laboratory tests used by physicians to diagnose and treat disease. They manage every aspect of the lab to rapidly produce the reliable data needed for helping patients.

Career options for students in this degree program include working in health care, research, or industry; in hospital or clinical laboratories, in doctor's offices, or in the armed services. This major also is excellent preparation for advanced study in science, medicine, dentistry, business, and other areas.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in medical laboratory science at Iowa is competitive and requires completion of about three years of prerequisite college course work before students can apply for admission to the program for its clinical year of study. Students interested in the program should consult with a program adviser early on to plan appropriate course work.