Introduction
What is Medical Laboratory Science?
Medical Laboratory Scientists, sometimes referred to as Clinical Laboratory Scientistis or Medical Technologists, are key members of the health care team. They are concerned with the study and practice of diagnostic medicine and generate accurate and reliable test results in chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology and microbiology. The results provide valuable information that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Employment opportunities exist not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in physician offices, government agencies, industry, research, the armed forces and health related facilities. A severe shortage of clinical laboratory scientists exists and has generated a large demand for new graduates. In addition to immediate employment opportunities, many graduates attend medical school or pursue graduate degrees in science, management or education.
Medical Laboratory Science Program at UND
The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program at the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine and Health Sciences is one of the largest, most innovative, and far reaching, fully accredited programs in the nation.
Along with traditional degree offerings, UND's MLS program has a Cohort program at Mayo Clinic 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 (North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Colorado, Oregon and etc.). Students are taking classes and receiving Bachelor's and Master's degrees online from all over the nation.
We welcome you and invite you to explore all that our fine program has to offer.
The University of North Dakota has offered a degree in clinical laboratory science since 1949. The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), which is located at 5600 N River Road. Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018-5119.
What We Can Offer You
We are currently offering the following three programs:
