100% of MLS graduates either find employment in the field, a closely related field or continue their education within one year of graduation.
Career Venues
Most graduates of the MLS Program are employed as Medical Laboratory Scientists in hospital laboratories. Although, career opportunities for MLS graduates may also be found in:
- Research
- Public Health
- Industry
- Veterinary science
- Forensic science
- Laboratory information systems
- Education
- Consulting
- Technical engineering
- Laboratory service and sales
- Laboratory administration
Graduate, Professional & Medical School
The MLS major is also an excellent preparation for graduate programs such as:
Medical School
Physician Assistant
Pathologists' Assistant
Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science
Master of Public Health
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