| Higher-education programs
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| School
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Location
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Program
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Description
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| Allen College
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U.S. - IA (Waterloo)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Students receive the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a MLS major and qualify for MLS certification upon completion of program requirements. This option is also possible for those who already have a baccalaureate degree and have completed all general education courses."
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| Andrews University
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U.S. - IL (Chicago)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: First- and second-degree Bachelor in MLS; certificate in MLS; Affiliate Guest Student Clinical (Senior) Year; Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Administration
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| Arizona State University
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U.S. - AZ (Phoenix)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The BAS with a concentration in medical laboratory science provides opportunities for career growth, including the exam for Clinical Laboratory Scientists."
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| Armstrong State University
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U.S. - GA (Savannah)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Armstrong offers the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science in three tracks: Traditional, MLT to MLS Online, and MLS Online Fast Track (for South Carolina residents only)
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| Auburn University at Montgomery
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U.S. - AL (Montgomery)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Upon completion of this program, students earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology and/or a Certificate of Completion of an accredited MLS Program. Completion of an accredited program is required for graduates to be eligible for national certification."
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| Austin Peay State University
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U.S. - TN (Clarksville)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"APSU has a four-year, campus based program through affiliation with area hospitals. Students must complete an admission packet to apply to the senior year and then, upon acceptance, complete the senior courses listed in the curriculum ..."
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| Baptist College of Health Sciences
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U.S. - TN (Memphis)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The MLS program at Baptist College is an accelerated full-time program designed to be completed in 16 months (four trimesters). Graduates earn a bachelor of health sciences (BHS) with a major in medical laboratory science."
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| Bellarmine University
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U.S. - KY (Louisville)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offers three Bachelor of Health Science degree tracks in MLS: 4-Year Practitioner Track, 4-Year Pre-professional Track, and an Accelerated Second Degree
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| Boise State University
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U.S. - ID (Boise)
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Pre-medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Pre-professional studies is designed for students who need to have undergraduate studies prior to applying to a professional school."
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| Brigham Young University
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U.S. - UT (Provo)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Students declare a Pre-MLS Major and are accepted into the program in their Junior year. Once in the program, students have two semesters of intensive coursework after which they intern in a clinical facility for six months."
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| British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Canada - BC (Burnaby)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Two-and-a-half year, full-time, Diploma program; Students are ready to write the national certification exam upon graduation."
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| Carolinas College of Health Sciences
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U.S. - NC (Charlotte)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Medical Laboratory Science program at Carolinas College is a 12-month program for applicants who have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a science."
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| Centennial College
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Canada - ON (Scarborough)
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Medical Laboratory Technician Program
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"Credential: Certificate; Program Type: Post-secondary program; Program Length: 1 year/ 3 semesters"
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| College of the North Atlantic
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Canada - NL (St. John's)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The curriculum for this program is designed to encompass three years of training. Graduates of the program at the Prince Philip Drive Campus will be eligible to sit the certification examination set by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)."
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| DeVry University
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U.S. - Various
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Once you earn your bachelor's degree in our Clinical Laboratory Science program, you'll be a skilled professional who can help medical teams of pathologists, specialists, technologists, and technicians determine the presence, extent, or absence of disease, and provide data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment."
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| Dixie State University
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U.S. - UT (St. George)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Dixie State University offers BS and AAS degrees in MLS where graduates will be eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) Exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)."
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| Eastern Kentucky University
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U.S. - KY (Richmond)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Our department offers an accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Medical laboratory Science."
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| Emory Healthcare
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U.S. - GA (Atlanta)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The program is designed to prepare students (already holding a bachelor's degree) for the national Medical Laboratory Science certifying examination by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Students are awarded a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from the EHC MLS upon successful completion of the program."
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| Ferris State University
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U.S. - MI (Big Rapids)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offers a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
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| George Washington University
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U.S. - DC (Washington)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"We offer one undergraduate MLS Program, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS), five post-baccalaureate certificates, and seven graduate program, the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)"
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| Georgia Regents University
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U.S. - GA (Augusta)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: B.S. and M.S.
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| Heritage University
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U.S. - WA (Toppenish)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Prospective Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students who already have an undergraduate degree can purse a Certificate in MLS. Students without an undergraduate degree can pursue Bachelor of Science in biology with a specialization in MLS or a Bachelor of Science in MLS."
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| Houston Methodist
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U.S. - TX (Houston)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month professional course of study, which is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will qualify for the examination and certification by the board of certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)."
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| Hunter College
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U.S. - NY (New York)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"We offer one undergraduate MLS Program, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS), five post-baccalaureate certificates, and seven graduate program, the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)"
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| Idaho State University
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U.S. - ID (Pocatello)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science prepares students as medical laboratory scientists or medical technologists and for graduate level programs in medical laboratory science or related disciplines.""The Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree is designed for either the practicing medical laboratory scientist (certified lab professional) or those students who wish to become certified and then go into leadership positions in administration, education or specialize in a certain area of athology/laboratory medicine."
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| Illinois State University
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U.S. - IL (Normal)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The current [baccalaureate] program supports a four year integrated curriculum, providing students the opportunity to declare Medical laboratory science as a major in the freshman year."
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| Marquette University
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U.S. - WI (Milwaukee)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Candidates for the baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours..."
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| Mayo School of Health Sciences
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U.S. - MN (Rochester) and FL (Jacksonville)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Program length: 10.5 or 12 months (e-learning didactic curriculum)"; contains a component for Florida-appointed students
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| Metropolitan State University of Denver
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U.S. - CO (Denver)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Center offers a nationally accredited, one year curriculum that includes a variety of didactic, student laboratory, and clinical course work in all areas of laboratory medicine. Our graduates are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in medical laboratory science (MLS) offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)."
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| Michener Institute
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Canada - ON (Toronto)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Michener’s Medical Laboratory Science Advanced Diploma program is a full-time program which consists of 25 months of education over a period of two and one-half year(6 semesters)."
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| Northern College
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Canada - ON (South Porcupine)
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Medical Laboratory Technician Program
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"Credential Earned: Ontario College Certificate; Program Length: 3 Semesters"
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| Northern Illinois University
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U.S. - IL (DeKalb)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offers traditional B.S. in MLS as well as a degree completion program
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| Ohio State University
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U.S. - OH (Columbus)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Bachelor's program; "Certified MLTs can apply to the MLT Articulation Track. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in something other than medical technology and would like to become eligible for certification have three options."
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| Oregon Tech
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U.S. - OR (Wilsonville)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Oregon Tech, in partnership with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), offers a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree. Students who successfully complete the degree program are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) national board certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)."
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| Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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U.S. - PN (Lancaster)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Bachelor's program?
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| Phoenix College
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U.S. - AZ (Phoenix)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"In this program you can earn the following: Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Laboratory Science"
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| Providence Sacred Heart School of Medical Technology
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U.S. - WA (Spokane)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program Medical Laboratory Technician Program
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MLS: "4+1 or 3+1 options available; 12-month internship from July-June"; MLT: "Two-year program; Associate of Technical Science (ATS) degree awarded from Wenatchee Valley College"
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| Purdue University
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U.S. - IN (West Lafayette)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"3 years plus 1 year clinical (application required for clinical)"
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| Quinnipiac University
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U.S. - CT (New Haven)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Quinnipiac's master of health science (MHS) program in medical laboratory sciences/biomedical sciences provides students with the cutting-edge skills they need to manage the more complex operations carried out today in hospitals and research facilities..."
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| Red River College
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Canada - MB (Winnipeg)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Two-year diploma (22 consecutive months); This program also helps prepare students to write the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences Certification (CSMLS) exam."
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| Rush University
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U.S. - IL (Chicago)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: B.S. and M.S.
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| Rutgers
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U.S. - NJ (Newark)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Upon completion of the 45 credits of professional coursework in Medical Laboratory Science at the University, one of three credentials is conferred...": Joint Baccalaureate, Second Baccalaureate, or Rutgers-SHRP Certificate. "Graduates of the Program are eligible for certifying examinations in the Medical Laboratory Scientist category offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology - MLS (ASCP)."
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| Saginaw Valley State University
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U.S. - MI (University City)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The program consists of two and one half years of general education and medical laboratory science program prerequisites, including supporting courses in biology and chemistry. The last semester of the third year and the entire fourth year of study consist of the professional phase courses of the program."
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| Salisbury University
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U.S. - MD (Salisbury)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"[The MLS baccalaureate degree] consists of two years of pre-requisite on-campus course work followed by three semesters of on-campus upper division professional courses and then one winter semester and one spring semester of off-site clinical internships in regional hospitals. Internships begin the first week of January the semester prior to graduation and last for approximately 20 weeks."
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| San Francisco State University
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U.S. - CA (San Francisco)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"SF State's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Internship Program offers a 14-month full-time program that combines 16 weeks of lecture and laboratory instruction on the campus, followed by a 40-week off-campus internship at an affiliated clinical laboratory site. Completion of the internship program is required for eligibility to national board certification examinations and the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. We also offer a distance-learning option (hybrid program), consisting of a curriculum that may be partially offered online."
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| South Dakota State University
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U.S. - SD (Brookings)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"...a two-year upper division Bachelor of Science degree program that prepares students for careers in medical laboratory science or related fields"
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| St. Clair College
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Canada - ON (Windsor)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program Medical Laboratory Technician Program
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MLS: "Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma"; MLT: "One Year - Ontario College Certificate (delivered in less than 1 year)"
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| St. Cloud State University
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U.S. - MN (St. Cloud)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offers a 3+1 or 2+2 bachelor program
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| St. Edward's University
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U.S. - TX (Austin)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) employs exploratory project-based learning to prepare students for careers in medicine and research. The degree involves a minimum of six semesters of coursework at St. Edward’s University and one year of clinical training at an affiliated MLS program (currently Austin State Hospital)."
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| St. Lawrence College
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Canada - ON (Kingston)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Program Duration: 3 Years; Graduates of the program wishing to work in Canada as a certified medical laboratory technologist must successfully complete the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) national certification exam."
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| Stony Brook University
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U.S. - NY (Stony Brook)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program at Stony Brook University is an upper-division program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree." Can be done onsite or online.
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| Tarleton State University
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U.S. - TX (Fort Worth)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BS-MLS), Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS), Health Professions Technology (BAT-HPT), Public Health (BS in PH), Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS-MLT), Histotechnician (AAS-HT)
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| Thomas Jefferson University
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U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Bachelor's program?
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| University of Alabama at Birmingham
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U.S. - AL (Birmingham)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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M.S. program: "All applications to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program are done online through the UAB Graduate School."
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| University of Alaska - Anchorage
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U.S. - AK (Anchorage)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology and Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science
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| University of Alberta
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Canada - AB (Edmonton)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"...a four-year professional degree program. Students acquire general certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)."
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| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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U.S. - AR (Little Rock)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The professional program has full-time and part-time tracks. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The part-time track allows students a maximum of five (5) semesters to complete the program. The MLT-to-MLS advanced placement track is designed for employed medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) who desire to continue their education within the framework of their home environment. Upon completion of the full-time, part-time, or MLT-to-MLS track the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded."
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| University of British Columbia
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Canada - BC (Vancouver)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) is an undergraduate science degree in the Faculty of Medicine."
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| University of Central Florida
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U.S. - FL (Orlando)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"To earn a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, students must achieve a 2.5 GPA in the major courses. The degree is awarded upon completion of the university’s didactic and clinical program. Upon receiving a degree in medical laboratory sciences, graduates are eligible for national certification and State of Florida licensure."
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| University of Cincinnati
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U.S. - OH (Cincinnati)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science distance learning program is designed for working Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) who hold an associate degree from a NAACLS accredited CLT/MLT program or equivalent coursework and CLT/MLT certification."
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| University of Connecticut
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U.S. - CT (Storrs)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Options: Undergraduate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate
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| University of Deleware
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U.S. - DE (Newark)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences offers majors in Medical Laboratory Science, in Medical Diagnostics, and in Medical Diagnostics with a Pre-Physician Assistant concentration, a minor in Medical Diagnostics, as well as Honors Degrees in Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Diagnostics and Honors courses."
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| University of Kentucky
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U.S. - KY (Lexington)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Track Options: Second B.S. Degree, Transfer Students, Online MLT to MLS
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| University of Louisiana at Monroe
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U.S. - LA (Monroe)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The program is a minimum four-year curriculum, which includes a solid foundation in basic sciences, a broad background in medical laboratory science with several specialized courses..."
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| University of Maryland
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U.S. - MD (Baltimore)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: Bachelor Degree in MLS and Master of Science Degree in Laboratory Management
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| University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
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U.S. - MA (Dartmouth)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. All graduates meet requirements for national certification or state licensure. The Department of Medical Laboratory Science offers four options: Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytotechnology, Health Services and Biotechnology."
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| University of Massachusetts - Lowell
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U.S. - MA (Lowell)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Successful completion of the required course sequence results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Science degree."
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| University of Minnesota
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U.S. - MN (Minneapolis)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The MLS program at the University of Minnesota is the oldest baccalaureate medical laboratory educational program in the United States..."
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| University of New Mexico
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U.S. - NM (Albuquerque)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: B.S. and M.S.
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| University of North Dakota
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U.S. - ND (Grand Forks)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"In addition to traditional Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree offerings, UND's MLS program has a cohort program with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and affiliation agreements with higher education institutions in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Arizona and Montana. The program has over 70 clinical affiliates in 12 states. Students are able to complete coursework at both a Bachelor's and Master's level online nationwide."
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| University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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Canada - ON (Toronto)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Bachelor of Health Science (Honours); Upon completion you will be eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science national certification examination."
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| University of Regina
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Canada - SK (Regina)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
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| University of Tennessee
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U.S. - TN (Memphis)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: B.S., M.S., and an online MLT to MLS program
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| University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center
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U.S. - TX (Houston)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Program in Clinical Laboratory Science is a two-year program with entry at the Junior or at Senior level depending on pre-requisites." "Upon successful completion of our Program you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree and will be eligible to take the national certification exams."
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| University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
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U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"University of the Sciences’ BS program in medical laboratory science is one of the few hospital based programs in the region directed by a certified medical laboratory scientist..."
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| University of Utah
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U.S. - UT (Salt Lake City)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: Medical Laboratory Sciences, BS; Cytotechnology, BS; Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science
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| University of Vermont
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U.S. - VT (Burlington)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree program"
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| University of Washington
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U.S. - WA (Seattle)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Program was founded in 1970 as an undergraduate major of the Institute of Health Sciences."
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| Vanderbilt University
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U.S. - TN (Nashville)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"Upon satisfactory completion of the training program, a certificate of completion is awarded to the student. The course of study during the clinical year may be credited towards a baccalaureate degree where an affiliation between the student's college or university and the Medical Center exists. Students completing the year of training are eligible for the national certification by examination through agencies such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC)."
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| Weber State University
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U.S. - UT (Ogden)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Offerings: Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Clinical Laboratory Assistant
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| West Virginia University
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U.S. - WV (Morgantown)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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"The WVU Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, is a four-year program..." with two areas of emphasis: clinical laboratory scientist and histotechnologist.
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| Wichita State University
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U.S. - KS (Wichita)
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
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Bachelor program: "The 17-month professional phase consists of 12 months of instruction on the WSU campus and 5 months clinical practice at a medical facility."
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