Overview

GCU prepares graduates to become entry-level medical laboratory science (MLS) professionals who exhibit an innovative mindset that fosters creativity.

This Medical Laboratory Science program at Grand Canyon University aims to produce active, respectful and caring partners in the healthcare field. These graduates support and demonstrate a diverse and ethical culture welcoming individuality, critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration and leadership while nurturing community and authenticity from a Christian perspective.

Career Opportunities

Earning your degree can prepare you for a career with a critical role in disease evaluation, monitoring treatment effectiveness and ensuring patient safety. As a clinical laboratory professional in this degree program, you will be taught how to utilize advanced biomedical instrumentation and technology, alongside expert manual techniques, to perform tasks that can prepare you for a variety of job prospects within many different settings, such as:

Hospitals
Clinics
Research facilities
Public health agencies
Reference labs
Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical chemistry

Immunohematology (transfusion medicine)

Microbiology

Hematology and hemostasis

Immunology

Molecular diagnostics

Laboratory operations

Research

Training methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Molecular Sciences View 264 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences 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

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fee + $485/ credit

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 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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