Medical Laboratory Science Program (MLS)

Medical Laboratory Certification

Medical laboratory scientists are renaissance men and women, exercising a range of skills that make for a successful lab. They analyze human blood, tissues and body fluids. Today, there's a huge demand for well-trained medical laboratory scientists. Many of our students step right into jobs after graduation, often with Atrium Health.
 

How to Become a Medical Lab Scientist

• Enroll in this 12-month, 3-semester program for applicants who have a bachelor's degree
• Start date in either January or August
• Learn through a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on lab training within state-of-the-art Atrium Health facilities
• Receive guidance from experienced faculty members
• Take advantage of our small class sizes
• Become certified - we often see 100% of our students pass on their first attempt of the national certification exam

Curriculum

Didactic lectures and student laboratory training take place at the college, with clinical experiences conducted in the laboratories of Atrium Health. Curriculum includes courses in chemistry, microbiology and immunology. 44 total credits required for completion. For full curriculum details, download the viewbook below.

Tuition & Fees

Loan Forgiveness

Application Requirements

1. Application – Submit your completed application by the deadline
2. College Transcripts – A minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA and a minimum 2.5 math/science GPA are required
3. Baccalaureate Degree – Bachelor's degree required (BA or BS)
• Minimum 16 semester hours in biology, including microbiology with a lab and immunology
• 16 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry or biochemistry
• 3 semester hours in statistics (one course)
• Microbiology, immunology and organic chemistry (or biochemistry) must be updated if not completed within the last seven years
4. Two sealed and completed Carolinas College references using this form 
5. Applicants are required to come in for an on-site interview with program faculty before being notified of a decision

Deadlines

• Rolling Admissions – classes offered as space is available
• Notification within 4 weeks after completing your application
• Start date in either January or August