Accreditation

The Wayne State University Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). The Medical Laboratory Science program also has strong affiliations with health care providers in the metropolitan area.

Professional Licensure Program Disclosure — MLS Program

Federal regulations require Wayne State University (WSU) to publicly disclose, for each educational program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (or advertised as meeting those requirements), information about whether program completion would meet those requirements in a state. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., in-person, remote/online, and hybrid programs). 

The University has determined that the curriculum of the program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at Wayne State University meets the educational requirements for American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, which is widely accepted as a credential in the field of medical laboratory science. Most states do not require licensure of medical laboratory scientists. Requirements in the states that do require licensure vary greatly and potential students are urged to contact the state in which they are interested, for details on their specific requirements. The program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the State of California. The University has not made a determination whether the curriculum of the program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science meets the requirements for licensure in New York and Florida.

The information stated above is based on State educational requirements that were available to the program on June 12, 2024. WSU will continue to update, by program, which of its programs fully meet the requirements of other states for professional licensure and/or certification. Consequently, those students wishing to pursue licensure, who live in a state other than Michigan or those states listed above, should consult with the licensing board in their state to determine specific requirements of the program and whether the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at Wayne State University would meet those requirements.

All current and prospective students are also encouraged to connect with the applicable professional licensure/certification boards in their respective states for additional information regarding non-educational requirements for professional licensure/certification, including, but not limited to, work experience, outside agency examinations, or background clearance.