One of the Best Medical Laboratory Science Programs in the Nation
Unlock the power to save lives with our Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree program. Delve into the fascinating world of cellular analysis and body fluid diagnostics, where you’ll master the skills to identify blood disorders, bacteria, viruses, and track the effectiveness of treatments. Patient care and treatment depend on accurate laboratory data provided by Medical Laboratory Scientists.
Why Study Medical Laboratory Science at SHP?
Overall employment of medical laboratory scientists and technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026. Our graduates work in hospitals, physician offices, national and regional testing laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries. 100% of our Medical Laboratory Science graduates who seek employment, find employment in their field.
$75,000
* average starting salary in the Tri-State area.
* American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Program Highlights
Our 45-credit curriculum begins in the summer semester. It can be taken full-time in four semesters, or part-time in eight semesters. It is located on the Newark campus, with some didactic components offered online. On and off-campus practical experiences complement classroom instruction.
After completion of the medical laboratory science program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam with the American Society for Clinical Pathology – Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
Fast Facts:
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- We offer career laddering from a Bachelor’s degree to a Doctorate in Clinical Lab Science.
- 100 % of our Medical Laboratory Science graduates who seek employment, find employment in their field
- Rutgers University is ranked #1 in health professions in the country by College Factual
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The Medical Laboratory Science program prepares students with student laboratory classes where they learn new skills that can be transferred into the clinical setting. Clinical practice experience is a core component of medical laboratory science education. Students participate in supervised clinical laboratories providing hands-on experience. They will have the opportunity to put what they’ve learned in the classroom into practice through clinical practice experience at affiliated healthcare centers.
Program Overview
Ruth Perez
Students in our bachelor’s degree program learn to use sophisticated microscopes and instruments and perform biochemical, microscopic, molecular, and immunological tests to analyze blood, tissues and other medical specimens. In a clinical laboratory, they use their skills in science, biotechnology, and medicine to provide essential information to physicians and other health care professionals. Working in a laboratory requires excellent technical skills as well as problem-solving, data analysis, computer skills and good oral and written communication.
The practice of modern medicine would be impossible without the valuable services provided by medical laboratory scientists.
Program Options
Solo Degree: For students who have earned an associate degree and completed at least 60 credits of general education and prerequisite basic science coursework.
Joint Baccalaureate Degree: For students who have completed a minimum of 88-90 credits of general education and prerequisite basic science coursework at one of 13 collaborating NJ Colleges and Universities.
Second Baccalaureate Degree: For students who have completed prerequisite basic science requirements and have previously earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or baccalaureate-equivalent degree from an accredited international college or university.
Certificate: For international students who have completed prerequisite basic science requirements and have an international bachelor’s equivalent degree from a non-accredited college or university.
Accreditation
The Program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018-5119, phone: 773-714-8880. http://www.naacls.org. Accredited in October 2020 for 10 years.
State Authorization and Professional Licensing Requirements:
Licensure is required in only 11 states in the U.S. To the best of our knowledge, the Rutgers School of Health Professions Medical Laboratory Science Program – B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences meets the professional licensing requirements of the following 11 states: CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, ND, NV, NY, TN, and WV.
Admission Criteria
Generally, 50 students are admitted annually to the Clinical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree program. Applicants from collaborating academic institutions receive first consideration for admission.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The first round of acceptance letters will be sent out in mid-January. It is recommended for applicants to apply when the application period opens due to the program’s competitiveness.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have met or be scheduled to complete all required courses with a C or better, and an overall cumulative GPA of 2.85:
Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab (4-8 credits)
Cell Biology (3-4 credits)
Microbiology (4 credits)
Immunology (3 – 4 credits)
General Chemistry I and II (8 credits)
Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
Biochemistry with lab (4 credits)
Statistics (3 credits)
Precalculus (3 credits)
Selection of applicants for admissions is a competitive process that is the responsibility of the program faculty admissions committee. Rutgers – SHP places no restrictions on prospective applicants because of their color, creed, race, sex, age, marital status, or national origin. Rutgers University and SHP recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to providing appropriate support to its student
body.
SHP Tuition and Fees
For Tuition and Fees, please see the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees.
(Scroll down to 2025-2026 Rutgers Health Tuition and Fee Rates and click on School of Health Professions)
For Financial Aid information, please visit https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/information-for/rbhs-students/
Curriculum
The 15-month curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level practice in scientific/technical areas, supervisory/management positions, education, and research. It is also designed to socialize the student to the attitudes and values of the profession, to provide an overview of the legal, ethical, economic, political and social aspects of the profession and the health care delivery system in general, and to instill a commitment to life-long learning. Finally, the curriculum is designed to expand generic skills in effective communication, problem-solving and self-directed learning.
Clinical Lab Science Curriculum
The following are affiliated with Rutgers SHP to provide clinical practice experience:
For Students
Summer Intern Program
Internships in health professions provide hands-on experience and gives students the opportunity to demonstrate what they’ve learned in the classroom. Our students also work on Research and/or Scholarly Activity projects with faculty members during the summer.
CLMIS Class of 2024
Open House / Information Sessions
News & Events
Cutting the Ribbon on Innovation
Rutgers School of Health Professions Unveils New Clinical Laboratory
Dean Jeffrey DiGiovanni led a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated Clinical Laboratory at Rutgers School of Health Professions in Newark, NJ.
The new laboratory is set to significantly enhance the educational experience for students in the Medical Laboratory Science Programs and the Master of Science in Diagnostic Cytopathology Program. Designed to foster innovation and inclusivity, the lab will accommodate up to 50 students, a notable increase from the previous capacity of 35.
