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Health Sciences

BS Medical Laboratory Science at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Explore the Science Behind Modern Medicine Medical laboratory science is a dynamic field that encompasses the essence of biology, chemistry, and medicine. It plays a vital role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease through the analysis of blood, tissues, and other body fluids. Medical laboratory scientists perform complex laboratory tests that provide critical information used to monitor health and guide patient care decisions.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences  |  Department: Medical & Molecular Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and Hemostasis, Immunohematology (Transfusion Medicine), Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Diagnostics, Laboratory Operations and Leadership. Sample required courses: MATH114 College Math and Statistics; MMSC200 Language of Medicine; MMSC100 Introduction to Medical and Molecular Sciences; ENG110 First-Year Writing; UNIV101 First Year Experience I; BISC306 General Physiology.

Career pathways

Career options: Hospital and private clinical laboratories, Private diagnostic laboratories, Physicians' office laboratories, Fertility clinics, Veterinary laboratories, Infection prevention and control (IPC), Public health laboratories, Regulatory and health oversignt agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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