Bachelor's of Science - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
The Health Care Sciences and Services department of lmmaculata University
offers a degree program in Allied Health with a specialization in Clinical
Laboratory Science. Clinical Laboratory Scientists are scientists who perform
laboratory tests on blood, body fluids and tissues. The results of these tests
are used in diagnosis and treatment of disease, maintaining health, drug
monitoring, organ transplantation and forensic medicine. Upon successful
completion of the program and a national certifying exam, graduates are
prepared to enter the health field as entry-level clinical laboratory scientists.
The Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for Clinical Laboratory Scientists are expected to be excellent because the number of job openings should exceed the number of those looking for jobs throught 2012. Clinical Laboratory Scientists positions are available in:
- Hospitals
- Freestanding Medical Laboratories
- County and State Health Departments
- Outpatient facilities, and industry
Salary Ranges
Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions can expect to earn an average salary of $50,000 per year; with additional professional experience and potential management assignments they can earn as much as $60,000 per year.