Play a Vital Role in Detecting, Diagnosing, and Treating Disease
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
As our population grows older, there is an increasing demand for more testing as medical knowledge expands into biogenetics, DNA and cell marker technologies, and personalized medicine. Stevenson’s Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science combines the sciences of biology and chemistry with medicine and the clinical sciences to prepare graduates for a professional career as a medical laboratory scientist, also known as medical technologist. Learn from faculty who are working professionals in their field of expertise and benefit from personal attention in small class sizes of select, passionate students.
Additionally, you will participate in a semester-long clinical practicum during your senior year to develop competency in all areas of a modern hospital laboratory, including:
- Mircobiology
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Blood Banking
- Immunology
- and Molecular Diagnostics
Our graduates apply biology, chemistry, and medicine to perform and interpret laboratory data that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of disease as well as disease monitoring and prevention to assist in making life-saving decisions in the field. 100% of our graduates obtain full-time employment or continue to post-graduation education and are currently employed in many area hospitals such as Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests in the contemporary clinical laboratory.
- Evaluate test systems and diagnostic algorithms in terms of diagnostic value, compliance outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
- Evaluate the results of laboratory analyses for accuracy and validity, and correlate laboratory data to disease processes.
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance/quality improvement as applied to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory services.
- Exhibit the ethical and professional behaviors required within the healthcare delivery system.
- Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and through laboratory information systems in order to consult with members of the healthcare team, to provide patient education and customer service, and to interact with external parties.
Stevenson Stories: Medical Laboratory Science
Stevenson Medical Laboratory Science
Career Connections
Clinical Placements
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Northwest Hospital
- Sinai Hospital
Top Employers
- Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Howard County General Hospital
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Sinai Hospital
- University of Maryland Medical Center
Graduate Opportunities
- Rutgers University
- Towson University
- University of Maryland
- University of South
Carolina - West Virginia University
Career Pathways
- Hospital Laboratories
- Public Health Laboratories
- Cytogenetics and IVF
- Reference Laboratories
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Research and Development
- Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Laboratories
- Education
- Technical Sales
Meet Our Students & Alumni
Community that Supports Her Career Calling
Ana Villa Abarca
Medical Laboratory Science Major
“My favorite part of my major and internship is that it’s very hands-on learning. Our lab classes reinforce what we learn in lecture and give us a glimpse of working in an actual laboratory.”
Study Medical Laboratory Science at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
| BIO 203 | Microbiology | 4 credits |
| BIO 217 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| BIO 222 | Human Anatomy | 4 credits |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| MLS 310 | Hematology I | 3 credits |
| MLS 311 | Communication and Cultural Competence in Health Care | 3 credits |
| MLS 430 | Professional Research and Writing | 4 credits |
| MLS 434 | Clinical Immunohematology Practicum | 3 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Medical Laboratory Science program.
Transfer Plan
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
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| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
| BIO 203 | Microbiology | 4 credits |
| BIO 217 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| BIO 222 | Human Anatomy | 4 credits |
| BIO 230 | Genetics | 4 credits |
| BIO 322 | Human Physiology | 4 credits |
| CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 116L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 credits |
| MLS 210 | Principles of Laboratory Science | 3 credits |
| MLS 310 | Hematology I | 3 credits |
| MLS 310L | Hematology I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| MLS 311 | Communication and Cultural Competence in Health Care | 3 credits |
| MLS 315 | Clinical Mycology, Parasitology and Virology | 2 credits |
| MLS 320 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 2 credits |
| MLS 320L | Urinalysis and Body Fluids Laboratory | 1 credit |
| MLS 325 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| MLS 325L | Clinical Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| MLS 330 | Clinical Microbiology I | 3 credits |
| MLS 330L | Clinical Microbiology I Lab | 1 credit |
| MLS 335 | Clinical Laboratory Management | 3 credits |
| MLS 338 | Molecular and Immunologic Diagnostics | 3 credits |
| MLS 338L | Molecular and Immunologic Diagnostics Lab | 1 credit |
| MLS 405 | Transfusion Medicine | 4 credits |
| MLS 410 | Hematology II | 3 credits |
| MLS 420 | Clinical Microbiology II | 4 credits |
| MLS 425 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| MLS 430 | Professional Research and Writing | 4 credits |
| MLS 431 | Clinical Chemistry Practicum | 3 credits |
| MLS 432 | Clinical Hematology Practicum | 3 credits |
| MLS 433 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | 3 credits |
| MLS 434 | Clinical Immunohematology Practicum | 3 credits |
| SCI 215 | Writing in the Sciences | 3 credits |
Minors and Other Options
Minor in Medical Laboratory Science
The discipline minor in Medical Laboratory Science requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits of courses with a MLS designation. Senior level (400-level) MLS courses are not eligible for this minor. Depending on the courses taken, students may partially fulfill the requirements for categorical certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). See the Program Coordinator for further information regarding this minor. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the minors section of the catalog.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Medical Laboratory Science who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a Stevenson University Master’s Degree in one of the following:
Explore more Bachelor’s to Master’s Options
Other Options
Categorical Certificate Training Program– Available for students who may want to become certified as a technologist in a laboratory discipline to be eligible for employment in the clinical laboratory. Requirements for this training program can be satisfied by pursing the minor in Medical Laboratory Science. Please see the Program Coordinator for further information regarding this certificate program.
Articulation Agreements– It is possible for students to transfer credits from programs that count in the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) and the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum.
Laboratory Tours
Featured Equipment
- Binocular Light Microscopes
- PCR Machines
- Temperature-controlled Incubators
- Microcentrifuges
- Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus
- Laptop Computers
Application Documents
Applications
- Supplemental Health Form
(Required for all Junior, Senior, and Categorical Certificate Medical Laboratory Science Students)
Transfer
- MLS Application: Transfer Student
- Courses in Progress Form
- Instructions: Transfer Student
- Recommendation
2nd BS Degree
Categorical Certificate Program
Medical Laboratory Science Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science program of Sinai Hospital and Stevenson University is to provide the academic and applied science education to graduate ethical, certified entry-level medical laboratory scientists. As professionals, they will provide service, research and leadership in a rapidly changing and dynamic healthcare delivery system. The program strives to create an environment that nurtures Medical Laboratory Science as a unique and highly specialized profession.
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited through April, 2030 by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS); 5600 North River Road, Suite 72; 60018-5119; 773-714-8880; http://www.naacls.org
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.
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