Overview

Program Description

If you want an in-demand career that allows you to play a critical role in the health care system, choose Medical Laboratory Science. You’ll become the go-to person for detecting and diagnosing disease because you’ll be the one analyzing blood, tissue, and other samples. Most medical laboratory scientists work in hospitals, but you can also work in commercial laboratories, public health departments, the U.S Food and Drug Administration, or as a forensic scientist analyzing crime scenes.

Points of Pride

100% job placement for graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program at Auburn University at Montgomery.More than 90% pass rate on board of certification.A 2- or 3-year online course curriculum for current Medical Laboratory Technicians that will allow them to receive a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceStudents get jobs in hospitals, reference laboratories, instrument and reagent companies, forensic science departments and more.

Put Your Degree to Work

Note: While salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education and training, and geography and industry, here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries in this area.

The job outlook for Medical Laboratory Science is excellent. A degree in this field will give you your choice of jobs with higher-than-average salaries. From 2014 to 2014, jobs in healthcare are expected to grow 19 percent — much faster than the average of all occupations. In 2015, the median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations was $62,610, much higher than the $36,200 median annual wage for all occupations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laboratory Techniques

Immunology and Serology

Clinical Hematology

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Management and Education

Clinical Serology

Clinical Immunohematology

Clinical Urinalysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed AUM online application; no application fee.
Your official high school transcript (which should be mailed or e-mailed directly to AUM from your high school) and official English translation if your transcript is not in English.
Proof of English proficiency (unless you are exempt). You can take the TOEFL IBT (minimum 61 points), the IELTS (minimum 5.5 points), PTE (minimum 44), or the TOEFL PBT (minimum 500 points). More information about English proficiency test requirements.
Proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English). The bank statement should show at least $28,625 available.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

22546 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22546 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10534 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10534 USD per year during 48 months.

Online Tuition: $371 per credit (Resident) – $393 per credit (Non-Resident)

Living costs for Montgomery

860 - 1200 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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