Overview

Learn how to work as a part of a medical team to diagnose and treat disease—making an impact one life at a time.

Our Medical Laboratory Science program at Andrews University is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Accreditation assures you’re getting a top-notch education that has met certain requirements.

Careers in Medical Laboratory Science

You get access to careers in medical labs around the world with an MLS degree. Apply for jobs in pharmaceutical companies or hospitals, do research, or even provide services for criminal justice work. If you want direct patient contact, an MLS also paves the way to medical school for dentistry or pharmacy work.

Accreditation

The Andrews University Program for Medical Laboratory Sciences holds accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Terminology

Hematology and Hemostasis

Clinical Microbiology

Immunohematology

Immunology

Clinical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

130 SCH

130-132

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fair Plain, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a high school GPA of 2.75* or higher (or a GED College-Ready or GED College Ready + Credit certificate).

Test scores are not required, however high school juniors may be eligible for early admission with a PSAT composite score of 1100 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 after the first semester.

English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose language of education is not English must submit English Proficiency test scores.

We encourage a strong high school curriculum including:

4 years of English

3 years of History/Social Studies

3 years of Science with lab

3 years of Math (Algebra I and higher)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35040 USD / year

≈ 35040 USD / year
Out-of-State

35040 USD / year

≈ 35040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35040 USD / year

≈ 35040 USD / year

Living costs

Fair Plain

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers in Medical Laboratory Science

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fair Plain

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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