SCHOOL OF STEAM
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
Earn a Medical Laboratory Science Degree at Saint 弗朗西斯 University
Gain the technical & 获得医学实验室科学3+1理学学士学位所需的学术技能.
In our medical lab science program, 学生在欧宝体育app入口的前三年学习生物和化学，为理科打下基础. For the fourth year of study, 学生参加附属医院医学检验科学培训计划，以完成他们的B.S. degree and receive specialized training.
Offered: In-Person
3 years, on-campus; 1 year at affiliated MLS hospital
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Medical Laboratory Scientists, 也被称为医学技术专家或临床实验室科学家, 在实验室工作并对人类样本进行各种诊断测试(包括Covid-19的PCR测试)的卫生保健专业人员, along with other genetic analyses, and tests involving microscopy, 验尿, and blood samples. 他们具有生物学和化学方面的专业知识，并接受过使用最先进诊断设备的培训.
该项目100%的应届毕业生都立即找到了医学实验室科学家的工作
Begin research projects as early as your freshman year
教室, 实验室, and collaboration areas are housed within our brand-new 70,000 square-foot facility
Explore all that a medical laboratory science degree has to offer!
Medical Laboratory Scientists are in high demand. 在欧宝体育app入口，欧宝体育app入口知道成为一名成功的科学家需要沉浸式的、充满活力的大学经历. 你的兴趣将决定你在圣弗朗西斯的独特道路-这一切都取决于你.
The SFU LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Medical Laboratory Science the Saint 弗朗西斯 Way
Clinical Experience
Following the didactic years at Saint 弗朗西斯, 学生然后申请欧宝体育app入口的附属医学实验室科学(MLS)学校如下所列. Upon acceptance, 学生在医学实验室科学项目的第四年获得临床专业知识，包括:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Immunohematology and Blood Banking
- 细菌学
- 寄生虫学
- Immunoserology
- 验尿
Club Involvement
- 生物学俱乐部: 生物俱乐部的设立是为了提高学生在校园里的教育和生物兴趣. 活动和旅行让学生以有趣和有教育意义的方式探索世界. 演讲者经常被邀请来让学生获得观点和对许多与生物学相关的主题有更深入的了解. 该俱乐部旨在帮助学生为他们在科学领域的未来做好准备，并提供参加奖学金和社交活动的机会.
- TriBeta Biological Honor Society: Saint 弗朗西斯 is home to the Upsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the National Biological Honor Society. 欧宝体育app入口的分会成立于1980年，有20名活跃的学生和5名教员. Since that time, the Upsilon Beta chapter has inducted 199 regular, 33副, and 5 faculty members. 许多学生成员获得了来自TriBeta国家办公室的研究奖学金, and presented their research at the District Convention. 参加海报或口头报告的学生将获得参加全国会议的奖学金. 圣方济各大学于2007年首次主办了NE3地区年会.
Undergraduate 研究
学生在专门的学生/教师研究实验室与教师密切合作的小团队中进行研究. Many students begin research as freshmen, 学生可以在SFU的三年时间里与多位教师合作完成不同的项目.
探索学生经历的最好方法是 schedule a visit!
课程 & 课程
你将在本科医学实验室科学学位课程中学到什么
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Learning Objectives
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度路径
欧宝体育app入口的医学实验室科学学位是一个3+1的课程.
- First three years are spent at Saint 弗朗西斯
- 第四年可以在NAACLS认可的附属医院培训项目中完成
Affiliated Hospital Training 项目
学生在欧宝体育app入口的一个附属项目中完成他们的第四年课程.
- Conemaugh School of Medical Technology (Johnstown, PA)
- Reading Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science (阅读、PA)
- St. 克里斯托弗儿童医院医学实验室科学项目 (Philadelphia, PA)
- UPMC Altoona School of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science 阿尔图纳(PA)
- UPMC Chautauqua WCA Medical Laboratory Science Program (Jamestown, NY)
- UPMC Williamsport Medical Laboratory Science Program (Williamsport, PA)
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在成功完成本科医学实验室科学课程后, graduates will be able to:
- Scientific Method: employ the scientific method, including the use of discipline-specific techniques, to discover and validate biological knowledge.
- Scientific Literacy通过阅读、写作、展示和讨论研究成果来展示科学素养.
- 生物化学 & Cellular Biology展示原子和分子如何相互作用以使生命系统发挥作用的知识, and how cells sense, 控制, and respond to stimuli in their environments.
- Molecular Genetics:展示分子遗传学的知识，以及这些知识如何导致性状的表达和遗传.
- ASCP Board Certification Exam准备在完成课程后顺利通过ASCP委员会认证考试.
- 就业安置: Graduates from our program immediately should find employment, or enroll in further relevant graduate/professional training programs.
Dedicated 研究ers; Passionate Teachers
欧宝体育app入口高素质的教师拥有包括解剖学在内的生物学各个领域的博士学位, animal behavior, 细胞生物学, 生态, 内分泌学, 昆虫学, 进化, 微生物学, and molecular 生物学.
Dr. 贾斯汀快乐
Department Chair, Biology
814-471-1105
电子邮件: jmerry@inonezl.com
Career Outlook in Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Scientists are in high demand. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook 从2020年到2030年，对这些工作需求的项目将增长11%. The median national salary is $55,990. 在宾夕法尼亚州，平均工资略低，为50,040美元至53,700美元。 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
一旦欧宝体育app入口的学生通过了临床考试，他们就找到了工作. Most of our former students work in a hospital lab, but there is potential to work in a forensic or private lab. 欧宝体育app入口最近的学生已经收到了宾夕法尼亚州和其他几个州的工作机会. 例如，刚毕业的安娜·沃尔夫(Anna Wolfe, 19届)受雇于马里兰州的约翰·霍普金斯医院.
常见问题
关于医学实验室科学计划和欧宝体育app入口的常见问题
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What can I do with a medical laboratory science degree?
医学实验室科学家通常在医院实验室工作, or dedicated out-patient laboratory facilities. They are also commonly employed in forensics 实验室, where they use tissue analysis to solve crimes, or in scientific research 实验室.
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Will I have the opportunity to conduct research?
是的! 欧宝体育app入口的医学实验室科学学位学生在专门的学生/教师研究实验室与教师密切合作的小团队中进行研究. Many students begin research as freshmen, 学生可以在SFU的三年时间里与多位教师合作完成不同的项目.
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医学实验室科学家和医学技术员的区别是什么?
欧宝体育app入口的医学实验室科学课程培养学生成为医学实验室科学家, 也被称为医学技术专家或临床实验室科学家. This program requires a 4-year Bachelor's Degree. 另一方面，医疗技术员需要2年的副学士学位. While some tasks overlap, Medical Laboratory Scientists typically have higher pay grades, a wider breadth of skills, greater opportunity for advancement, and many additional responsibilities.