Overview
Medical laboratory scientists are accomplished professionals who are broadly trained to work in five areas of the laboratory including:
- Microbiology
- Blood Banking (Immunohematolog)
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Immunology
Career opportunities
Graduates from the Medical Laboratory Sciences BSc program is offered at The University of Montana have diverse career opportunities available to them, and they can combine their skills and interests to create a career that is suited to their desired goals. Most Medical Laboratory Scientists work in hospital laboratories, but many others are employed in clinics, physician offices, commercial laboratories, research facilities, veterinary clinics, public health facilities, criminology/forensic laboratories, the armed forces and the Peace Corps.
Some MLS's with a managerial background eventually become laboratory administrators or marketing specialists with medical supply companies that develop kits, instruments and equipment for diagnostic use. Some also apply their investigative skills to medical research, working closely with pathologists or research scientists.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions
- Hematology
- Microbiology
- Medical Bacteriology & Mycology
- Clinical Diagnosis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
120-150
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine Human Medicine View 288 other Bachelors in Biomedicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an online application
- Pay the application fee
- Submit official academic records
- English language proficiency requirements
- Academic records
- Financial information
- Copy of passport
Tuition Fee
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International
28476 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28476 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
28476 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28476 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
7492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7492 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Missoula
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.