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Build Career-Focused Skills
- Laboratory procedures and quality control
- Clinical chemistry and clinical hematology techniques
- Diagnostic testing and laboratory medicine
- Clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics
- Analytical skills and critical thinking
- Specimen collection and preparation
- Communication with healthcare teams
- Laboratory safety and ethical standards
- Research methods and statistical analysis
- Understanding of human anatomy
Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With flexible learning formats including on-campus, online, and hybrid classes, along with experienced faculty and comprehensive student support, Keiser University helps students achieve their personal and professional goals at every stage.
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Keiser University holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring your education meets rigorous academic standards.
Flexible Learning Options
Study online or on-campus at Florida locations. Choose one class at a time, on-campus, online, or hybrid. Evening and weekend options make it easier for working adults at select campuses to balance professional responsibilities with education. Online courses provide flexibility while clinical rotations ensure hands-on clinical experience in real laboratory settings.
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We guide you through the financial aid process and provide assistance. Grants, scholarships, and financial aid available for students who qualify.
Careers You Can Pursue with a Medical Laboratory Science Degree
Keiser University students share a common goal: building meaningful careers through practical education. With online and on-campus options, our programs prepare graduates for careers in clinical laboratories, diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, and research facilities, providing skills and confidence for success in both private and public healthcare sectors. Medical laboratory professionals play essential roles in patient care by performing laboratory tests that help physicians diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
Career Pathways for Medical Laboratory Professionals
Graduates of Keiser University’s medical laboratory science programs prepare for a wide spectrum of roles across healthcare settings and clinical laboratory environments, including:
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Histotechnician
- Microbiology Technologist
- Microbiology Technologist
- Clinical Hematology Specialist
- Immunohematology Specialist (Blood Bank)
- Molecular Diagnostics Specialist
- Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
- Quality Control Specialist
- Clinical Chemistry Specialist
- Clinical Hematology Specialist
- Immunohematology Specialist (Blood Bank)
- Molecular Diagnostics Specialist
- Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
- Research Laboratory Technician
- Pathology Laboratory Personnel
- Public Health Laboratory Scientist
Are You Already in Laboratory Medicine?
Certified medical laboratory technicians may qualify for credit transfer when advancing to the bachelor’s degree level. Our flexible schedule makes it easier to balance clinical laboratory work with continuing your medical laboratory science education. The program provides a clear pathway from associate degree to bachelor’s degree, allowing laboratory personnel to gain advanced skills in clinical laboratory science while maintaining employment.
Medical laboratory professionals seeking to study medical laboratory science at an advanced level will find Keiser’s program builds on their existing clinical experience and medical laboratory training. The degree completion format allows working laboratory scientists to enhance their expertise in complex tests, molecular diagnostics, and specialized areas of clinical pathology.
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Since 1977, Keiser University has helped students turn their career ambitions into reality through its well-known Students First philosophy. With small class sizes, a focused one-class-at-a-time schedule, and career-driven programs in nursing, health care, technology, and beyond, students gain a learning experience designed for success.
Keiser is one of Florida’s largest private, non-profit universities serving nearly 20,000 students at multiple Florida campus locations, online, and international sites. Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees and offers more than 100 degrees.
Keiser University is a proud member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, it was ranked in the top 50 for social mobility for the sixth straight year by U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges.
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Medical Laboratory Science Programs Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a medical laboratory science degree online at Keiser University?
The Keiser University’s medical laboratory science programs are offered on-campus. In some cases, general education are available online. Clinical rotations and laboratory practicum courses require on-campus attendance at affiliated clinical sites to provide hands-on clinical experience with laboratory procedures and equipment. Hybrid options combine online general education courses with on-campus medical laboratory training in clinical settings.
What's the difference between Medical Laboratory Technician and Medical Laboratory Science programs?
The medical laboratory technician (MLT) associate degree provides foundational knowledge and entry-level skills for working in clinical laboratories under supervision. This program prepares students to perform standardized laboratory test procedures and basic laboratory tests.
The medical laboratory science (MLS) bachelor’s degree offers advanced medical laboratory training, preparing graduates to perform complex tests of all complexity levels with greater autonomy. Medical laboratory scientists often supervise laboratory personnel, troubleshoot complex issues, and take on specialized roles in molecular diagnostics, clinical pathology, clinical microbiology, or research. The MLS program builds expertise beyond the undergraduate degree level earned through MLT programs.
What careers can I pursue with a degree in medical laboratory science?
Graduates can pursue careers as medical laboratory scientists, medical technologists, clinical laboratory technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, histotechnicians, microbiology technologists who examine specimens and identify infectious agents, specialty laboratory scientists (clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics), laboratory supervisors, quality control specialists, and research technicians, depending on their degree level and national certification.
Can I transfer credits from another institution?
Yes, Keiser University accepts transfer credits for undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Our admissions team will work with you to review your transcripts and determine your transfer eligibility. Credits transfer based on several factors including accreditation and course equivalency. Learn more about credit transfer requirements and eligibility requirements.
What are the prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Science BS program?
Students must graduate from a NAACLS-accredited Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician program with a minimum programmatic GPA of 2.75. Specific prerequisite courses include English Composition II, General Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry with lab, College Algebra, and Organic Chemistry I with lab. All prerequisites require a grade of “C” or higher. Completion of basic science coursework prepares students for advanced study in medical laboratory science.
Is financial aid available for online students?
Online students can access the same financial aid resources as campus-based students, including grants, scholarships, and tuition assistance programs. Learn more about Keiser University’s Financial Services.
Are these programs accredited?
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about Keiser University accreditation. The Medical Laboratory Technician programs, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando Campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Keiser University Orlando campus holds accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). This specialized accreditation ensures medical laboratory science programs meet rigorous standards and prepares graduates for national certification exams and careers as medical laboratory professionals.
How long does it take to get a medical laboratory science degree?
- Associate of Science takes approximately 2 years to complete for full-time students.
- Bachelor’s Degrees – Typically 4 years
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science serves as a degree completion program for MLT graduates, requiring additional time to complete the upper-division coursework beyond the associate degree, depending on transfer credits.
Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
How much does it cost to earn a medical laboratory science degree?
Tuition at Keiser University varies by program. Keiser offers financial aid, military and veteran benefits for those serving in the armed forces, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement to those who qualify. For detailed cost information, contact an admissions advisor. Get more information about Keiser University’s tuition and costs.
What courses are in a medical laboratory science program?
Medical Laboratory Technician courses include:
- Clinical Chemistry I and II
- Hematology I and II (Clinical Hematology)
- Microbiology I and II (Clinical Microbiology)
- Immunohematology I and II
- Serology/Immunology
- Urinalysis
- Clinical Practicum (hands-on medical laboratory training)
Medical Laboratory Science courses include:
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Advanced Clinical Chemistry
- Advanced Microbiology
- Parasitology/Mycology
- Clinical Immunology
- Advanced Immunohematology
- Hematology/Hemostasis
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Ethics in Healthcare
- Research Methods in Healthcare
- Advanced Practicum Techniques with clinical rotations
- Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Medicine
Specific course requirements vary by degree level and campus location. Both programs emphasize laboratory procedures, quality control, and the technical skills needed to perform tests accurately in clinical laboratory environments.
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