Program Details
Austin Peay State University offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science (MLT to MLS). This online degree in healthcare provides a broad overview of medical science, including diagnostics, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and more.
The program is ideal for working professionals in need of flexibility. The faculty to student ratio ensures you have ample support and close collaboration with your instructors. Enrollees often are seeking increased earning potential, career advancement, or leadership roles within their organization.
Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped to sit for national certification exams or continue your education with advanced degrees. Graduates go on to work in some of the following professional environments:
- Hospital laboratories
- Forensic laboratories
- Fertility clinics
- Technical service and instrument sales
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Austin Peay State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Associate DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Must have completed a NAACLS accredited MLT program including clinical rotations in all major laboratory areas
- Requires at least two years of work experience as a MLT in a nationally-accredited laboratory