Medical Laboratory Science, BS

Medical Laboratory Science encompasses the study of analytical and diagnostic procedures used in clinical laboratories and in medical research. Medical Laboratory Science professionals perform a variety of laboratory tests, upon which the physician depends for accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and proper treatment of the patient. The program is designed as a 3+1 with three years at IUP taking the required sciences and liberal studies courses and then one year of clinical experience at an IUP-approved affiliate program. All of the coursework at IUP is preparatory toward the final year and the requirements by the Medical Laboratory Science profession. At the end of their senior year, upon successful completion of the program at an articulated clinical affiliate accredited within the discipline, IUP will grant 30 credits that will be applied to the student's transcript and the bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science will be conferred. The program also prepares the student for graduate and professional schools. IUP maintains affiliations with accredited schools of medical technology/ clinical laboratory science. To be competitive for clinical placement, the student must have a minimum overall GPA and math/science GPA of 2.8. Since admission to any hospital program is on a competitive basis, IUP cannot guarantee admission.

The following programs maintain agreements of affiliation with IUP:

UPMC Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona; Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown; Pennsylvania General College of Health Sciences, Lancaster; the Reading Hospital School of Health Science, Reading; St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia; St. Vincent Health Center, Erie; UPMC Susquehanna Health, Williamsport; UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital, Jamestown, New York; and Wellspan York Hospital, York.

Completion of academic studies at IUP and of one year of clinical experience qualifies the student to take a national certification examination. Successful results on this examination lead to certification as a professionally qualified medical laboratory scientist/medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist.

Crimson Core: 42cr

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Major: 30

Required Courses: 30 cr

Articulated courses in Medical Technology transferred from affiliation agreement (1)

Other Requirements: 46cr

BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 240 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 241 - Introductory Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
or
BIOL 250 - Principles of Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 364 - Immunology Credits: 3
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 325 - Analytical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 351 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
MATH 117 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - Physics II Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 122 - Physics II Lab Credits: 1

Free Electives:2cr

Total Degree Requirements: 120

See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements” in the section on Crimson Core and Requirements for Graduation .

(1) These courses are offered by affiliated, hospital-based schools of medical technology (also known as Medical Laboratory Science). Areas of study are consistent with requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and are completed during the final 12 months of the degree program at an affiliated school.