Medical laboratory scientists work behind the scenes in laboratories to provide clinicians with test results needed to diagnose, treat, and manage their patients’ conditions. Blood, body fluids, and other patient specimens are analyzed using manual methods and state-of-the-art instrumentation to test for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, infection, anemia, and leukemia.
Program Options
- 3+2 BS/MS Dual Degree (East Falls)
- 2-Year BS
- 1-Year BS
- Combined BS/MS
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) BS
Curriculum
Learn about the classes and schedule options available for completing your degree.
Medical Laboratory Science Outcomes Summary
| For Students Who Graduated Between: |
July 2019 - June 2020 | July 2020 - June 2021 | July 2021 - June 2022 | July 2022 - June 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Certification Pass Rate | 84% | 93% | 60% | 100% |
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Attrition Rate | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Graduate Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
This information is displayed in accordance with requirements set by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), the accrediting body of the Medical Laboratory Science program.
Recent improvements to our department include an increase in full-time faculty, complete laboratory renovations, purchase of new equipment, and curriculum updates to reflect current practice with renewed emphasis on preparation for the ASCP BOC MLS examinations. We are confident these changes will continue to support the success and remarkable improvement in student performance on the MLS board examination. Since the implementation of these changes in 2018, board exam pass rates for the MLS program have increased significantly.
In addition, the Medical Laboratory Science program recently received 10-year reaccreditation in 2018, the maximum reaccreditation period granted by NAACLS.
Faculty
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Teaching Assistant Professor Email Michael Amato 215-503-3491
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Clinical Professor, Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, SKMC
Chair and Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology, JCHP
Director, Point of Care and Quality Management Email Barbara M. Goldsmith 215-503-8187 -
Director, Academic & Corporate Initiatives
Teaching Assistant Professor Email Joy Gould 215-503-3262 -
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Medical Laboratory Science Email Valerie Jalicke 215-503-2792