The student preparing for a career in medical laboratory science completes at least 100 hours of academic work at the University. After this work is completed, the student enters an accredited school of medical laboratory science (or clinical laboratory science) for an additional 12 to 16 months of clinical education.

After completion of this education, the student is awarded the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and is eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC). Successful completion of this exam results in national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.