Medical laboratory science is a very diverse program, creating a variety of options for graduate school and your career!
Please visit the Program Application Procedure web page for information on how to apply to the program today.
medical laboratory science
Medical laboratory science professionals are diagnostic detectives providing physicians with the data necessary to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illness in their patients. They use sophisticated biomedical instrumentation, (microscopes, and chemical and cell analyzers) to perform laboratory testing on blood and other body fluids. They provide laboratory data that aids in the diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and bacterial infections to name a few.
The Medical Laboratory Science program offers the following:
The program prepares students to become certified phlebotomists, medical laboratory technicians and/or medical laboratory scientists. Students in the program build the skills and experience to become leading clinical laboratory professionals. They train to use a range of high-tech instrumentation and equipment. They also develop essential skills in analysis and clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science Department is to graduate competent and ethical clinical laboratory professionals with the knowledge and the skills for career entry. It is also the department's mission to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the clinical laboratory and professional organizations and to instill an understanding of the need for maintaining continuing competency in a rapidly changing and dynamic profession.
WHY CHOOSE medical laboratory science AT 海角禁区?
Program boasts a 100% job placement rate for medical laboratory scientists and technologists over the last three years.
Conduct clinical lab testing and practice using high-tech equipment in the student lab.
Learn from experienced faculty while working with certified health care professionals.
The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
NEWS & Stories
Grace Leu Burke, associate professor and program director of the Medical Laboratory Science program, brings a deep passion for research, diagnostic testing, and student mentorship to the classroom and beyond.
The School of Allied Health celebrates its summer graduates with a memorable pinning ceremony on July 27, 2023, at the Edward & Cathryn Rasmuson Hall of the 海角禁区.
Like other animals in the wild, the big animals that roam Alaska鈥檚 largest city are carrying bacteria that cannot be killed by commonly used medicines.
The Medical Laboratory Science program participates in the national 2022 ASCP Cell Bowl competition.
The medical laboratory science (MLS) research team presents at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist conference.
Medical laboratory professionals are the cornerstone of clinical diagnostics, providing answers towards discovery and treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Science and Technology programs at 海角禁区 provide a strong academic and laboratory-based education aligned with industry standards in clinical microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and molecular diagnostics. Graduates from our program have successful careers in hospital based clinical laboratories, research laboratories such as the CDC, and post-graduate education including medical school and physician assistant programs. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the exciting world of laboratory medicine.
-Grace Leu-Burke, MSCLS, MLS (ASCP)
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Contact Us
Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: uaa_medicallabs@alaska.edu
海角禁区 School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address
海角禁区 Medical Laboratory Science
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
