Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program consists of two years of pre-professional courses and two years of professional courses. The program fulfills the requirements for clinical laboratory science education of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Upon completion of this program, the student receives a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree and is eligible to take a national certification examination in Medical Laboratory Science.  Granting of the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree IS NOT contingent up the student's passing any type of external certification or licensure examination.

This program is accredited by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018

Phone: 773-714-8880  Fax: 773-714-8886  Email: info@naacls.org  www.naacls.org

The work of the clinical laboratory scientist involves performing a vast array of laboratory tests to provide accurate diagnostic information to the physician and the health care team.  The clinical laboratory scientist operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, evaluates and utilizes the best possible testing methods, and effectively teaches and supervises students and laboratory personnel. While the majority of clinical laboratory scientists work in hospitals or other clinical laboratories, graduates are also prepared for positions in federal, state and local public health departments, in industrial or research laboratories and in clinical laboratory science education.

The Clinical Laboratory Science program utilizes the facilities of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the faculty of the Department of Applied Health Sciences, and the laboratories and pathology departments of clinical affiliates. This program includes clinical experiential coursework for all students who meet or exceed grade requirements.

Pre-professional Program

The first two years (pre-professional program) are taken in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the admission requirements of which are satisfied by general admission to the University. Students should consult with an Academic Services Officer in the Office of Student Affairs at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences regarding course selection. Students are urged to seek additional career advisement from the Clinical Laboratory Science program faculty early in the pre-professional program.

Recommended High School Preparation: Students interested in a career in clinical laboratory science should take as many of the following courses as possible: biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, keyboarding, speech, and composition.

Professional Program

Admission

Admission to the professional program requires completion of the pre-professional course requirements and satisfaction of specific admission requirements listed below. The application deadline for matriculation into the professional program is April 1 of each year for the subsequent Fall semester.

Since applicants who are admitted will eventually be working as members of a health care team, the admissions committee evaluates candidates based on their personal qualities as well as their academic achievement. Therefore, throughout the interview and the completion of other application requirements,  criteria such as an applicant's maturity, motivation, knowledge of the profession, interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and empathy for others are evaluated.

Admission Requirements: The student wishing to apply to the professional program must meet the following admission requirements:

1. Cumulative grade point averages by the end of the second semester of the year preceding admission to the professional program of
   1. overall grade point average of 2.7 or above in pre-professional courses
   2. grade point average of 2.7 or above in all science and mathematics prerequisite courses
   3. no grade lower than 'C' in any pre-requisite course.
2. No more than two repeats or withdrawals (marks of ‘W’ or ‘WF’) in science courses preferred. (If all courses are withdrawn in a single semester, it counts as one ‘W.’)
3. Completion of all pre-professional courses (or their equivalents) by the end of the Spring/Summer semester prior to beginning the professional program. 
4. Completion of the professional program application form and associated requirements and submission of official transcripts to:
   
   Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
   Office of Student Affairs
   259 Mack Avenue, Suite 1600
   Detroit, MI 48201

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for applications is April 1. Prospective students are urged to submit applications as early as possible. Specific directions for submitting application materials are indicated on the website.

APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications will be reviewed for completeness. The Admissions Committee will interview qualified applicants with completed applications submitted by the deadline date. A number of criteria will be evaluated, including academic achievement and personal qualities. Upon completion of all admission interviews, applicants will be notified of the final admission decision. This typically occurs in June of each year.

All requests for additional information should be addressed to the Department of Applied Health Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Preprofessional Curriculum

Preprofessional science courses must be completed within the six years just prior to admission to a professional program. Exceptions to this policy may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the program faculty. Documentation of competency must be provided by the applicant requesting the exception. 

These courses are taken under direction of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Clinical Experience

(Second Semester/Senior Year):

Courses are completed at a clinical laboratory affiliated with the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.