Program Overview
The University of Cincinnati's Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Pre-Medicine program combines the MLS curriculum with pre-med requirements, preparing students for both medical laboratory careers and entry into medical and other professional health care programs. Graduates are eligible for MLS certification and well-positioned for graduate study and research. The program offers unique hospital/medical laboratory experiences and boasts a 100% employment rate.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The University of Cincinnati Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Pre-Medicine is a unique program and track that allows students to complete the standard MLS program while substituting and adding some additional courses to fulfill common pre-med requirements. This track replaces Biochemistry with Organic Chemistry and adds Physics. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine any specific courses required for the programs they are applying to. The program prepares students for entry into medical and other professional health care programs, while also equipping them for a career in the in-demand Medical Laboratory Science profession.
Benefits of the Pre-Medicine track within the MLS program:
- Health-specific undergraduate education
- Exposure to other health disciplines through interaction with allied health majors
- Experience in a hospital/medical laboratory during the final clinical year
Program Outcomes:
- Graduates are prepared for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for the Medical Laboratory, MLS (ASCP) credential.
- Graduates are well-prepared for graduate and professional health care programs such as medical, dental, physician assistant, and those for graduate research.
Careers:
- Medical and other professional health care programs: Graduates are prepared for medical, dental, physician assistant, and graduate research programs.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Graduates can pursue a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Most jobs require a bachelor's degree and certification.
Other:
- Medical laboratory scientists are allied health professionals who perform laboratory procedures that assist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
- They analyze blood and body fluids in the areas of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, toxicology, blood banking, and molecular procedures.
- Graduates have a 100% employment rate upon graduation.
