Overview

In this Medical Laboratory Science program, students spend their first three years pursuing an intensive study of biology and chemistry to gain a foundation in science at Saint Francis University.

For the fourth year of study, students attend an affiliated hospital Medical Laboratory Science training program to complete their B.S. degree and receive specialized training.

Key Features

Offered: In-Person 3 years, on-campus; 1 year at affiliated MLS hospital.
Students conduct research in small teams that work closely with faculty members in dedicated student/faculty research labs. Many students begin research as freshmen, and students can work with multiple faculty on different projects over their three years at SFU.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecules, Cells, & Anim. Phys.
Chemistry Principles
Research Writing
Biology
Social Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

129 SCH

129-130 SCH.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Altoona, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Medical Imaging View 512 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form.
Official transcripts.
SAT/ACT scores.

For International Students:

Copy of passport photo page.
Transcripts must be converted to the U.S. Academic Scale using an official credential evaluation service.
TOEFL or the IELTS scores.
Certified financial affidavit with official bank statement, stamp, or seal.

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

44600 USD / year

≈ 44600 USD / year
Out-of-State

44600 USD / year

≈ 44600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44600 USD / year

≈ 44600 USD / year

Living costs

Altoona

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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