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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Wilkes University

  • Wilkes-Barre, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Medical Laboratory Science at Ohio Northern University combines campus coursework with a 12-month clinical year.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Medical Laboratory Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in genetics
  • Microbiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Hospital laboratory
  • Community blood center
  • Medical research center
  • Public health laboratory
  • University research center

Curriculum

  • Six semesters of coursework including anatomy and physiology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Hematology and hemostasis
  • And blood banking and transfusion science
  • Followed by 12 months of clinical training through the West Central Ohio Medical Laboratory Science Program.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school record in English showing subjects and overall rating (transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead); proof of English proficiency unless instruction was in English; financial verification for one year; passport copy. Source: https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/international/international-requirements.aspx

Accepted academic background

Secondary school record in English (courses and overall rating), Transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • TOEFL PBT 500
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Duolingo 85
  • IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Passport Photo Page
  • Proof of English Proficiency if Applicable
  • Financial Verification and Bank Statement
  • Certified English Translations if Applicable

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: first-year and transfer applicants
  2. fall (August) June 15 from outside the US (nursing May 15)
  3. spring (January) November 15 (nursing October 15). Apply online through the official online application portal (application fee USD 50 per bursar schedule). Upload secondary school transcript in English
  4. college transcripts if transferring
  5. English proof
  6. financial verification and passport copy. Email to [email protected]. No interview stated. Theatre programmes need an audition. Pay the USD 1
  7. 000 deposit after admission. Receive the I-20 from the Office of Global Engagement
  8. pay the USD 350 SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before the I-20 start date
  9. attend orientation and complete the health form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$44,732 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWilkes-Barre
Faculty or school_
DepartmentCenter for Health Sciences and Student Success
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.