Results that make a difference
Located in one of the world's leading urban research universities, the Medical Laboratory Science bachelor of science program delivers a quality educational experience that helps students gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in careers in the clinical laboratory. The program, previously known as Clinical Laboratory Science, has a reputation for producing well-prepared health care professionals, and our graduates are in high demand.
Program Statistics
- The three-year average for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification Examination pass rate percentage for new graduates: 76%
- The three-year average graduation rate percentage: 100%
- The three-year average employment placement rate percentage: 100%
Program Outcomes
The WSU MLS program tracks and monitors the following outcomes as part of our continuous program assessment and improvement efforts.
Class of 2019 | Class of 2020 | Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 88% | 77% | 66.7% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
1 Percentage of students in the final half of the program who graduate on time.
2 Percentage of students who pass the national certification exam within one year after graduation.
3 Percentage of graduates who find employment in the field or who continue their education within one year of graduation.
Events
Accreditation
The Wayne State University Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). The Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program also has strong affiliations with health care providers in the metropolitan area.