Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science
| Hours | 62 Credit Hours |
| LEP | Limited Enrollment Program of 48 Students. Application Website |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
Licensure: This program meets the educational requirements designed to lead to an occupationally required professional license or certificate in the state of Utah. Students pursuing occupations requiring a license or certificate in a state other than Utah should contact the appropriate BYU academic advisement center as well as the licensing agency in the state where they intend to work to seek information and guidance regarding licensure and certification requirements.
requirement 1 Complete 13 courses
Program Prerequisites:
requirement 2 Complete 10 courses
Program courses:
requirement 3 Complete 2.0 hours from the following course(s)
Complete an internship experience. Complete at least 2 hours from the following:
requirement 4
Complete an exit interview.
requirement 5
Pass the BYU comprehensive exam offered during the clinical experience.
Recommended Complete 2 courses
Although not required, these courses are recommended.
Program Outcomes:
Laboratory Tests and Diagnostics
Demonstrate cognitive knowledge through understanding and performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, and other emerging diagnostics.
Critical Thinking
Learn, practice and use critical thinking skills to address novel problems.
Effective Communication
Communicate to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient education.
Laboratory Management and Organization
Possess and apply basic knowledge and skills in financial operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory services.
Information Processing and Management Systems
Possess basic knowledge and skills in financial operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory services.