Medical Laboratory Science
Emily Erickson found a way to play out her dreams, by fencing for sport and uses those lessons in life.
Preparing the next generation of lab professionals
Become a part of a progressive future in science.
Cutting-edge science and medical training provide you with the tools to succeed in the career you’re passionate about. Through our unique and challenging 3+1 program, you’ll graduate with a full year of professional lab experience through an affiliated hospital, allowing you to complete your studies in four years rather than the typical five.
Our students are part of a fun, passionate campus culture that understands how science can be accessible and beneficial to all people. Science Club brings together like-minded students and faculty who engage and learn from one another. Through activities such as CheÄ¢¹½´«Ã½sical and Science Fun Night, students share their love for learning and discovery with campus as well as the greater Cedar Rapids community.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s medical laboratory science curriculum provided me with the skills I needed to excel in the program and make a future career using these skills.
Curriculum
Work toward common goals.
Students learn through hands-on experience in our laboratory classes and may participate in on- and off-campus research. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s dedicated faculty prepare you to do more with your degree through individual faculty advising.
What are the next steps?
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
Learn more about:
- Ä¢¹½´«Ã½-offered scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement from employers
- 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
- Veterans benefits
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
- Create your
- Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
* Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Ä¢¹½´«Ã½"
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
Careers in medical laboratory science
Fast-track your career.
Our graduates work in hospitals, medical clinics, independent laboratories, and research facilities. Common career choices include:
- Medical laboratory scientists
- Laboratory management (with MBA or MPH)