Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.CLS.)

The Clinical Laboratory Science program offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science to individuals who seek a career in medical technology.

The Clinical Laboratory Science profession is an exciting and rewarding health career. Clinical laboratory scientists provide rapid access to laboratory test results that are critical for the diagnostic and treatment decisions necessary for the delivery of quality healthcare. Our four-year curriculum for the bachelor’s degree is divided into two sections: the Lower Division and Upper Division. Within the Lower Division, freshman and sophomores will complete general prerequisite courses in their first two years of the program. Within the Upper Division, juniors and seniors will progress to advanced courses in medical technology, biochemistry, hematology, clinical decision making, and more during the last two years of the program. In the final senior year, students will gain hands-on clinical practicum experience at accredited clinical laboratories in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for national certification examinations.

A Bachelor of Sciences in Clinical Laboratory Science prepares graduates for employment opportunities in clinical, veterinary, and forensic laboratories; biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; and management, marketing, and biomedical sales. Clinical laboratory scientists, also known as medical technologists, are employed nationally in renowned organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Red Cross.

The goals of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences department are to provide an exceptional educational experience to its students; prepare highly skilled laboratory scientists who are committed to delivering quality health care; and instill values of professional responsibility, ethical conduct, and compassion for those we serve.