ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø

The coursework in general education, life sciences, and specific medical laboratory sciences is supplemented by actual clinical experience in a medical laboratory.Ìý

Certificate
(28 hours - degree map)

View the ofÌýCurriculum Guides (applicable for students admitted prior to Fall 2024) and Degree Maps (applicable for students admitted Fall 2024 and after).

Find information below on the MLA program's additional costs per class.
* Please note: all costs are subject to change.

Review ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø's Cost per Credit HourÌýinformation.Ìý

• Upon completion of the ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø MLT Program you will take one or more certification examinations. At the time of compilation of information for this document, the additional cost ofÌýMLT (ASCP)Ìýcertification examination is $215.

• Please note: additionalÌýMLT costs are used to defray the cost of a number of items, including but not limited to liability insurance, name tags, laboratory supplies and technology for delivery of the course materials. The liability insurance is obtained through a group policy and more information is available upon request.

According toÌý, the number of medical laboratory professionals in the U.S. is expected to increase by 5Ìýpercent from 2023Ìýto 2033. In contrast, the number of jobs in all other industries is expected to increase by only 4Ìýpercent during the same time frame.ÌýWhile many lab techs work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and other medical facilities, job opportunities are also available in other industries. Possibilities include medical research laboratories, blood banks, universities, and manufacturers of pharmaceutical and medicinal products.Ìý

Medical Lab Assistants typically work in hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities, but many also find employment in public health labs, private diagnostic centers, or research institutions. Some go on to specialize in areas such as:

Biochemistry
Cytology
Hematology
Histopathology
Immunology
Microbiology

ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø Medical Laboratory Technology is offered as an online program, however cooperative/clinical lab hours and English language skills are required to complete the program.ÌýÌýFor this reason,ÌýinternationalÌýstudents who wish to enroll in the program must meet certain requirements for both ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø and the MLAÌýprogram. Ìý

ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍøÌýInternationalÌýstudent information can be found on theÌý.ÌýPlease complete theÌýInternationalÌýStudent Checklist found on that page.ÌýÌý

An international student is defined by meeting the following criteria: Enters or is in the US specifically for the purpose of study. Does not have US citizenship or legal permanent resident status but is currently in the US on a non-immigrant visa (F-1, J-1, etc.). Does not hold permanent resident status.Ìý

TranscriptsÌý

ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø MLAÌýprogram requires applicants to submit official foreign transcripts to an approved foreign transcript evaluation service for a course-by-course U.S. equivalency report.ÌýEvaluation doesÌýnotÌýguarantee acceptance of transferred credits.ÌýÌýÌý

TOEFL Scores

A score of high-intermediate must be obtained on all sections of the TOEFL iBT test.ÌýThis is to ensure students can understand the complex medical content contained in the MLAÌýcourses. Ìý

ReadingÌý ÌýHigh-Intermediate (18-23)
Listening High-Intermediate (17-21)
Speaking High-Intermediate (20-24)
WritingÌý Ìý High-Intermediate (17-23)

Visit theÌýÌýwebpage to find helpful resources on career paths, employers and more!