Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Degree

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded jointly with the Rutgers University School of Health Professions (Rutgers-SHP).

Students must complete specified degree requirements at Felician University before they can enter the Rutgers-SHP for their professional coursework. Program graduates will receive a B.S. in MLS, with eligibility for national certification, where applicable. Students may attend Felician University on a full or part-time basis.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and monitoring of disease. The major areas within this discipline include blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, and urinalysis. Many employment opportunities are available in hospital clinical laboratories as well as private and government laboratories, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s), pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, and universities.

The curriculum consists of classroom instruction and student laboratory experiences integrated with clinical practice at affiliated clinical laboratories. Additional experiences are provided in laboratory management, education, research, instrumentation, and computers.

The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) (http://www.naacls.org/).

MLS Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science are required to:

  1. Satisfy all entrance requirements;
  2. Complete all pre-professional curriculum requirements prior to enrollment at the RutgersSHP;
  3. Maintain an overall 2.85 GPA with a grade of “C” or better in all required science and math courses; and
  4. Earn a minimum of 550 on TOEFL Exam for applicants with foreign credentials who are transferring into MLS programs.
  5. Complete an interview with the MLS Program Director.

Notes: The minimal satisfaction of entrance requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the professional portion of the program. The final decision for acceptance rests with the professional school.  Students are strongly encouraged to check the Rutgers School of Health Professions website for the most up-to-date information.

Program length:  45 months (based on full-time enrollment)

Professional Courses at Rutgers-SHP

* Complete the following:

  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
    • 15 months
Total Credits
90-94
Course Sequencing
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Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
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3
Sub-Total Credits
15
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Title
Credits
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
17

After the application period opens on November 1, apply to Rutgers-SHP. The first round of acceptance letters will be sent out in mid-December, before the application deadline of February 15. It is recommended that applicants apply when the application period opens due to the program’s competitiveness. 

Item #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
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Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Finish remaining 45 credits at Rutgers-SHP.