Medical Laboratory Science Programs

The Medical Laboratory Science program offers an online AS to BS degree completion program for CLTs and MLTs to complete a bachelor's degree. 

The standard Medical Laboratory Science program offers a four year bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science. On this track, you will complete the first three years of undergraduate work before entering the clinical portion of the program in your senior year. 

The Medical Laboratory Science program's pre-med track allows you to earn a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science while also fulfilling the coursework needed for admission to medical school or other graduate or professional schools.

The Medical Laboratory Science program offers a co-op track which allows you to complete the first three years of undergraduate work before entering the clinical co-op portion of the program. You can declare for this track after you have been admitted into the MLS clinical (senior) year. 

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree in a science field, you may apply to the certificate in Medical Laboratory Science program to complete the clinical year, which qualifies you to sit for the national certification exam. 

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree in a science field, you may apply to UC’s online Medical Laboratory Science certificate program to complete the clinical year through flexible online coursework and clinical rotations. This program qualifies you to sit for the national MLS certification exam.

Build on your science background with UC’s online Clinical Chemistry certificate. Complete specialized coursework and hands-on clinical rotations while preparing for the ASCP Scientist in Chemistry certification exam.

Advance your career in medical laboratory science with UC’s online Clinical Hematology certificate. Complete specialized coursework and hands-on clinical rotations while preparing for the ASCP Scientist in Hematology (H(ASCP)) certification exam. Designed for students with a qualifying bachelor’s degree, the program can be completed in three consecutive part-time semesters.

Advance your career in medical laboratory science with UC’s online Clinical Microbiology certificate. Complete specialized coursework and hands-on clinical rotations while preparing for the ASCP Scientist in Microbiology (M(ASCP)) certification exam. The program can be completed in three consecutive part-time semesters.

Advance your career in medical laboratory science with UC’s online Immunohematology (Blood Banking) certificate. Complete specialized coursework and hands-on clinical rotations while preparing for the ASCP Scientist in Blood Banking (BB(ASCP)) certification exam. The program can be completed in three consecutive part-time semesters.

The University of Cincinnati Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). Contact for accreditation inquiries:
NAACLS
5600 N. River Rd Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880  Email: info@naacls.org