Overview

Program Details

Earning a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Northern Illinois University sets you on a path for success. You’ll develop the analytical expertise to become a vital team member with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and their families.

Our MLS program graduates have a higher than average pass rate on the Board of Certification exam, as well as a 90 percent employment rate in the field after graduation.

We also offer an MLT to MLS degree completion program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Immunology
Hematology/Hemostasis
Immunohematology
Body Fluids

Medical Immunology Laboratory

Hematology/Hemostasis Laboratory

Immunohematology Laboratory

Medical Diagnostic Mycology and Parasitology

Medical Diagnostic Microbiology

Medical Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory

Medical Diagnostic Biochemistry

Medical Diagnostic Biochemistry Laboratory

Introduction to Teaching in the Allied Health Profession

Introduction to Research in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Laboratory Management Principles and Processes

Molecular Testing / Special Topics

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted
Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application
Official transcripts from all high schools attended
ACT/SAT score

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21484 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10742 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10742 USD / year

≈ 10742 USD / year

Additional Details

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs

DeKalb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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