Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Study Medical Laboratory Science at Saint Francis University

Gain the technical & academic skills you need to succeed in our 3+1 Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

In this program, students spend their first three years pursuing an intensive study of biology and chemistry to gain a foundation in science at SFU. For the fourth year of study, students attend an affiliated hospital Medical Laboratory Science training program to complete their B.S. degree and receive specialized training.

Did you know?

Medical Laboratory Scientists, also known as Medical Technologists or Clinical Laboratory Scientists, are healthcare professionals who work in laboratories and perform a variety of diagnostic tests on human samples including PCR tests for Covid-19, along with other genetic analyses, and tests involving microscopy, urinalysis, and blood samples. They have expertise in biology and chemistry and are trained in the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.

• 100% of recent graduates from this program have found immediate employment as Medical Laboratory Scientists
• Begin research projects as early as your freshman year
• Classrooms, labs, and collaboration areas are housed within our brand-new 70,000-square-foot facility

Explore all that a degree in Medical Laboratory Science has to offer!

Medical Laboratory Scientists are in high demand. At Saint Francis University we know that becoming a successful scientist requires an immersive and dynamic collegiate experience. Your interests will determine your unique path at Saint Francis — it’s all up to you.

The SFU Learning Experience

Clinical Experience

Following the didactic years at Saint Francis, students then apply to one of our affiliated Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) schools listed below. Upon acceptance, students spend their fourth year gaining clinical expertise in subjects that include:

• Clinical Chemistry
• Immunohematology and Blood Banking
• Bacteriology
• Parasitology
• Immunoserology
• Urinalysis

Club Involvement

• Biology Club: The Biology club has been designed to enhance the education and biology interests of students on campus. Activities and trips allow students to explore the world in a fun and educational way. Speakers are frequently invited in to allow students to gain perspective and a greater understanding of many topics related to biology. This club is designed to help students prepare for their future in the sciences as well as to offer opportunities to participate in fellowship and networking activities.
• TriBeta Biological Honor Society: Saint Francis is home to the Upsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the National Biological Honor Society. Our chapter was established in 1980 with twenty active student members and five faculty. Since that time, the Upsilon Beta chapter has inducted 199 regular, 33 associate, and 5 faculty members. Numerous student members have received research scholarship grants from the TriBeta national office, and presented their research at the District Convention. Students who place in the poster or oral presentations receive a scholarship to attend the national meeting. Saint Francis University hosted the NE3 district convention for the first time in 2007.

Undergraduate Research

Students conduct research in small teams that work closely with faculty members in dedicated student/faculty research labs. Many students begin research as freshmen, and students can work with multiple faculty on different projects over their three years at SFU.