Medical Laboratory Science (BS)

The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at Minot State University is a four-year path to a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science. You'll spend three years taking classes at Minot State, followed by a 12-month clinical internship at an accredited hospital through an affiliation with the University of North Dakota (UND). After completing the program and passing board exams, you’ll become a certified medical laboratory technologist skilled in using and maintaining the equipment needed for medical diagnosis and treatment. This hands-on program prepares you for a vital role in healthcare. 

Program Type: Major

Offered: On Campus

Credit Hours: 129-131

Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years

Department: Department of Science

96%

Job/Graduate School Placement Rate

1:1

tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching

$4.7M

Scholarships and Aid awarded annually

Program Highlights

Learn with us

The clinical year provides practical, hands-on experience in clinical laboratory techniques over three semesters, such as blood banking, medical microbiology, and clinical chemistry. 

Our Facilities

Our laboratories are equipped with exceptional computing resources and the latest in molecular biology equipment.

Experienced Faculty

Our biology faculty members are highly-qualified instructors and active researchers. They are eager to help you meet individual career goals and engage in cutting-edge research. Well funded by grants, the work of Minot State biology faculty members has been published in more than 60 scientific publications and cited in hundreds of others.

Careers & Outcomes

61K

Median annual salary for clinical laboratory technologist
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Careers

  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist 
  • Clinical Laboratory Technician 
 
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Questions? We're Here to Help

Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu

Rachel Schomaker
Assistant Professor
701-858-3508
rachel.schomaker@minotstateu.edu

Additional Program Information

Teacher education programs at Minot State are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). 

Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

All Minot State programs fulfill the requirements for licensure in the state of North Dakota. If you are seeking a professional license in a state other than North Dakota, learn more about program disclosures and licensure requirements.