About Medical Laboratory Science at K-State

A medical laboratory scientist (MLS), also known as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist, works to analyze a variety of biological specimens. They are responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians.  

Medical laboratory scientists collaborate very closely with physicians and medical laboratory technicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease processes, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of therapy. Areas of medical laboratory training include microbiology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, transfusion medicine, toxicology, and molecular diagnostics. 

Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is an interdisciplinary major which prepares students to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC), which is the gold standard in certification for MLS professionals.

Students will complete 90 credit hours at K-State, then spend their last year (30 credits) completing a clinical training at either North Kansas City Hospital,  Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, or University Health Truman Medical Center. These sites are NAACLS accredited.

Admission into these hospital training programs is quite competitive. Acceptance is not guaranteed.Eligible applicants must be able to legally work full time in the US.

Academic Advising

To make an advising appointment, call (785) 532-6904 or visit 107 Calvin Hall.

Our advisor is happy to speak with students who are currently in the MLS program or are considering it.