Medical Laboratory Science
at Mount Aloysius College
Bachelor’s Degree
With a degree in medical laboratory science from Mount Aloysius College, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assist doctors in providing accurate diagnoses and treatments for a wide variety of diseases. You’ll follow a specialized track of biology and other classes designed to help you step right into a lab environment upon graduation.
There is a critical shortage of medical lab techs in the state of PA and across the country. Medical laboratory science program graduates are in high-demand!
As a medical lab technologist, you’ll be part of a dynamic team of healthcare workers, including pathologists, doctors, and other lab professionals. Because every patient has different needs, your career will be varied and ever-evolving.
Program Highlights
Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career
The Mount’s medical lab science program is designed to not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you be successful in future jobs, but to help you explore your passions and expand your horizons. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.
Quick Facts About the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Mount Aloysius
- Bachelor’s degree program (3 years at the Mount, 1 year at one of our affiliate schools)
- Expanding job market
- Research based, hands-on learning
- Degree path tailored to prep you to step into a professional lab environment
Most medical technologists work in a hospital laboratory, however there are also career options in:
- Crime labs
- Food industry
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Cosmetics
- Blood banks
Annual median wage for medical laboratory technologists and technicians: $62,930
Projected growth from 2025 to 2035: 3%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
This program will provide students with the training needed to work in the field of medical laboratory science. Medical laboratory scientists perform medical tests to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Learning outcomes for the program outcomes include:
- Laboratory Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate skills in laboratory procedures.
- Reasoning and Analysis: Students will be able to critically analyze scientific data and its interpretation both in the literature and in their own experimental work.
- Communication Skills: Students will be able to organize and express scientific knowledge and their own ideas clearly and coherently both in written and oral formats.
- Collaboration: Students will demonstrate respectful communication and collaboration within groups to function cooperatively in a team setting.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Merrilee Anderson
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Juan Diaz, Jr.
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Mike Engle
Associate Professor Science & Mathematics
Crystal Goldyn
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics, Chair, Science & Math Department
Aimee Itle
Instructor of Science & Mathematics
Penny O'Connor
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Mina Rezaei
Assistant Professor of Science & Mathematics
John Whitlock
Department Chair of Science and Math, Associate Professor of Science & Mathematics
Complete Your MLS Degree at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
When you study medical laboratory science at the Mount, you’ll do three years of study in our biology program, learning skills that will help you excel in your career. Then, you’ll move to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, where you’ll complete one year of dedicated study in a real hospital environment. There, you’ll take classes on specialized topics like hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and virology before completing your clinicals at one of Conemaugh’s medical centers across the region.
Once you’ve completed the 48-week program through Conemaugh, you’ll officially graduate from the Mount with your degree and be eligible for a national certification exam that, once passed, will certify you as a medical lab scientist!
Affordable Tuition
Make an investment in your future with a quality, career-focused education at an affordable rate. Plus, check out our scholarships and institutional aid opportunities–99% of Mountie students receive some form of financial aid!