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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedicine Human Medicine Health Sciences View 2632 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

21660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 722 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

10860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 362 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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