Medical Laboratory ScienceSCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at UB puts you on track for an exciting career in one of the most rapidly expanding areas of health care. You will learn to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, including determining the chemical content of blood and fluids, matching blood for transfusions, and analyzing specimen results. Valuable hands-on experiences in clinical rotations will help sharpen your technical and evaluation skills, which will eventually contribute to a diagnosis and treatment recommendation.

If you wish to pursue advanced studies, a Medical Laboratory Science degree will offer you opportunities in biomedical research graduate programs, physician assistant programs, or medical school. Career choices are wide-ranging, including employment in hospitals, reference labs, public health, forensics, industrial laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and fertility centers.

CURRICULUM OPTIONS

Bachelor of ScienceMinor in Medical Laboratory Science available to Biology majors

Student laboratory equipped with individual digital microscopes and computer workstations

100%average job placement rate over three years

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Medical TechnologistClinical ChemistHematology TechnicianMicrobiologistImmunohematology TechnicianBioengineerOncology ResearcherPhysician

POTENTIAL CLINICAL ROTATION SITES

Bridgeport HospitalDanbury HospitalGreenwich HospitalSt. Vincent’s Medical CenterStamford HospitalWaterbury HospitalYale New Haven Hospital

PROGRAM CORE COURSES

While studying Medical Laboratory Science, you will obtain extensive knowledge of laboratory practices, methods, and instruments. Your classroom learning will be enhanced by 600+ hours of hands-on experience in clinical rotations. The Medical Laboratory Science program requires students to complete a total of 128 credit hours prior to graduation, 53 of which will be in your program core.

Required Courses for B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science

• Fundamentals of MLS

• Medical Microbiology and Lab

• Mycology/Parasite/Virology

• Immunology

• Phlebotomy/Safety

• Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

• Introduction to Hematology/Hemostasis

• Introduction to Immunohematology

• Preclinical Seminar

• Clinical Correlations

• Clinical Seminar I Education

• Clinical Seminar II Management

• Advanced Clinical Chemistry

• Advanced Hematology/Hemostasis

• Advanced Immunohematology

• Clinical Chemistry Lab Rotation

• Clinical Hematology Lab Rotation

• Clinical Immunohematology Lab Rotation

• Clinical Micro Lab Rotation

• Clinical Phlebotomy Rotation

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The MLS program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).

5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720 · Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 773.714.8880 · NAACLS.org

For more information, visit:bridgeport.edu/mls

PROGRAM CONTACTS

Wayne Aguiar, M.S. MLS Program Directorwaguiar@bridgeport.edu ∙ 203.576.4268

Susan Ferency, M.S. MT (ASCP)C Clinical Coordinatorsferency@bridgeport.edu ∙ 203.576.4146

Kathleen Engelmann, Ph.D. kengelma@bridgeport.edu ∙ 203.576.4253

Office of Admissionsadmit@bridgeport.edu ∙ 203.576.4552

ABOUT UB

The University of Bridgeport offers more than 125 top-tier academic programs through our seven undergraduate schools and colleges. Classes—taught by acclaimed professors who are experts in each field—are small in size to maximize support and personal attention. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. Our diverse campus community, with students from 81 countries and 45 states, provides a global perspective emphasizing development, innovation, and career preparation. 126 Park Avenue · Bridgeport, CT 06604

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94%average certification

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