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Medical Laboratory Science Degree (B.S.)

A NAACLS-Accredited Medical Laboratory Science Program with Extensive Hands-on Training

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Why study Medical Laboratory Science at Marist University?

The Medical Laboratory Science program at Marist University prepares students for careers in clinical laboratory settings through hands-on training and applied scientific study. Students analyze biological samples, conduct diagnostic tests, and develop technical skills essential for supporting patient care. Through clinical experiences and laboratory training, students gain practical experience in healthcare environments. The program prepares graduates for careers in medical laboratories and diagnostic healthcare roles.

Program Distinctions

NAACLS-Accredited Program

蜜月直播 is part of a select group of four-year colleges and universities nationwide offering a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science program that prepares students for certification, licensure, and careers in laboratory medicine.

Graduate Success

97% of School of Science graduates are employed or pursuing graduate study within six months of graduation*.

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* Based on a five-year average from Marist鈥檚 annual outcomes report (knowledge rate: 86.8%).

720-Hour Clinical Experience

Students complete extensive hands-on training, including a 720-hour clinical experience in hospital laboratories alongside professional Medical Laboratory Scientists.

Science & Health Initiative

蜜月直播 is investing $100 million through its Science and Health Initiative to expand academic programs, modernize facilities, and strengthen partnerships supporting science and healthcare education.

Clinical & Health Partnerships

Students gain experience through affiliations with leading healthcare organizations and may have opportunities for clinical rotations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Health, and other regional medical centers.

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Marist Announces Ambitious $100 Million Science and Health Initiative

Marist University is investing $100 million to launch a comprehensive Science and Health Initiative to expand academic programs, modernize facilities, and strengthen partnerships to meet growing student interest and workforce demand. Grounded in Marist's "and" not "or" philosophy, the initiative blends rigorous scientific training with the critical thinking, ethics, communication, and leadership skills that today's scientific and clinical professions demand.

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A Medical Laboratory Science Program that Leads to Licensure

As a Medical Laboratory Science student at Marist, you can expect an organized and well-developed plan that is designed to help you pass your licensure and certification exams. Your curriculum combines the theory behind physiology and testing with laboratory experience on campus, as well as clinical experience with our prestigious hospital associates. You鈥檒l work closely with faculty to enhance this formula to best suit your career goals and prepare you for licensure, certification, and success in the field.

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Complete Clinical Experiences as an Undergraduate

Medical Laboratory Science is all about laboratory work, both on-campus in our state-of-the-art laboratories and in our regional hospital associate sites. In addition to lab experience at Marist, you鈥檒l complete a 720-hour clinical experience working side-by-side with professional Medical Laboratory Scientists in hospital laboratories in the areas of hematology/hemostasis, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, urinalysis/body fluids, clinical microbiology, and immunology. Students even have the option to do their clinical hours at three of the country's premier medical centers: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and NYU Langone Health, connections that develop crucial clinical experience, as well as important job connections for after graduation. 

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Facilities and Equipment

At Marist, we're committed to providing cutting-edge facilities and equipment for all fields, and the Medical Laboratory Science major is no exception. Situated in our Allied Health & Science Building, you'll have all the latest, innovative technology and equipment at your disposal.

Facilities include a large, modern medical technology laboratory, a fully-equipped microbiology laboratory, a prep room, and a storage and autoclave room.

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Inspired to shoot hoops and serve, Jackie Piddock '26, a biology major, is a point guard for the Red Foxes and recently completed Marine Corps officer training. When she's not scoring on the court, she's immersed in her psychology and human bio studies preparing for her dream job as a U.S. Navy medic. Jackie is more than a DI athlete鈥攕he's a leader on the court and in her community.

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Medical Laboratory Science Careers at Elite Hospitals and Medical Centers

Marist鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Science program maintains an excellent reputation among major medical institutions. These connections see our students through from clinical placements to job placements to successful, lifelong career paths in both technical and supervisory positions. Below are only a few of the reputable medical institutions at which Marist Medical Laboratory Science students are employed:

 

Logos of medical technology post-graduate destinations: Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Logos of medical technology post-graduate destinations: Yale New Haven Health, American Red Cross, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Duke Health
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Eligibility for Professional Memberships

Due to the reputation and prestige of Marist's Medical Laboratory Science program, our students are eligible for membership in some important professional organizations, including:

  • The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): Laboratory Student Membership
  • The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS): Developing Professional Membership
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Marist Medical Laboratory Science by the Numbers

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Since the inception of the program in 1983, Marist鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Science students have received a 100% job placement rate.

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Local students in the Medical Laboratory Science field earn an average annual wage of $85,000 after graduation.

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Marist鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Science program maintains a 94% three-year average pass rate for the New York Licensing/National Certification exam.

Marist's Medical Laboratory Science Program Frequently Asked Questions

A medical technology/medical laboratory science program teaches students how to perform and interpret clinical laboratory tests used to diagnose and monitor disease. Students learn core laboratory disciplines, including hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis, alongside physiology and laboratory methods. At Marist University, learning combines classroom instruction, hands鈥憃n training in state鈥憃f鈥憈he鈥慳rt laboratories, and supervised hospital clinical experience to prepare students for professional certification and licensure.

Graduates with a Marist Medical Laboratory Science degree can work as Medical Laboratory Scientists in hospital laboratories, clinical and diagnostic labs, and specialized healthcare settings. Programs like Marist鈥檚 are designed to prepare graduates for certification and licensure, supporting strong job placement and long鈥憈erm career growth in healthcare laboratories. Many of Marist's Medical Laboratory Science program graduates earn employment at prestigious institutions such as:

  • New York Presbyterian
  • Mount Sinai
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering
  • American Red Cross

You can earn a medical laboratory science degree with programs that include clinical training within the undergraduate curriculum. With Marist University's Medical Laboratory Science program, students complete a 720-hour clinical experience working side-by-side with professional Medical Laboratory Scientists at top-tier affiliated hospitals and institutions. Students rotate through multiple laboratory specialties, ensuring hands鈥憃n clinical preparation before graduation.

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A strong Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program should offer preparation for certification and licensure; extensive hands鈥憃n laboratory training, and guaranteed clinical experience in real healthcare settings. Important factors to consider include modern laboratory facilities, knowledgeable, experienced faculty, strong hospital affiliations, and defined clinical hours. Programs like Marist University's Medical Laboratory Science program emphasize on鈥慶ampus lab training combined with a 720鈥慼our hospital鈥慴ased clinical experience to prepare students for professional success after graduation.

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