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The medical laboratory science program equips you for diverse laboratory careers across environmental, forensic (crime scene), hospital, industrial, and research settings.
As a medical laboratory science student, you'll master essential lab techniques, particularly those applied in hospital environments. The curriculum builds a strong science foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology during three campus-based years, culminating in a hospital lab practicum during your senior year. This training qualifies you for national certification exams necessary for clinical lab positions while also preparing you for healthcare roles, government positions, or advanced studies in graduate or medical school.
Upon graduation, you'll have gained:
Personalized faculty guidance
Hands-on experience with advanced laboratory technology
OCP 388 Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Practicum - a 10-month training at NAACLS-accredited hospital labs in Chicago suburbs and Peoria
Professional connections through organizations like Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society, BUMed club, Health Science Organization, Global Medical Training, and Student Health Advisory Committee