Medical Laboratory Science Program

The course of study in Medical Laboratory Science follows a dual track program:

1. Students may spend three years at Marywood University fulfilling the university requirements and those of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).

In this program, the students spend the fourth year at an accredited school of MLS, gaining theoretical and practical experience in the field of MLS.

During this internship, students earn a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 33 credits (depending on course offerings at the accrediting school).

2. Students who complete a baccalaureate program in biology and who have the appropriate prerequisites may also apply to any accredited schools of medical technology.

Marywood University maintains affiliation with the schools of MLS at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania.  Affiliation with this school does not guarantee the student's acceptance into a professional practicum program.

The minimum requirements, as determined by most clinical programs are:

a. 16 semester hours of chemistry, biology (includes microbiology and immunology)

b. 3 credits of college level mathematics

c. Biochemistry is highly recommended

d. A minimum of 90 semester hours of credit is required for entrance into the school of MLS

e. Minimum QPA of 2.50

B.S. Medical Laboratory Science Requirements