Clinical Laboratory Science - Idaho State University

Clinical Laboratory Science from Idaho State University is a Campus Bachelor Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The student majoring in Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science , or Biochemistry is provided with a broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge which will qualify him or her either for an immediate career in microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or biochemistry or for further education in graduate or professional school. Men and women in the health professions use their microbiological and biochemical training daily to diagnose and treat disease conditions caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, cancers, and biochemical imbalances. Food microbiologists and research scientists directly apply their knowledge of the basic principles of microbiology and biochemistry in the development and processing of their products. Doctors, nurses, and medical and dental technicians constantly utilize microbiology training in their work. Description of the Program The B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) prepares students as Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technologists and for graduate level programs in CLS or related disciplines. Students develop a strong background in the broad areas of microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, and their medical and/or clinical applications. Majors gain the ability to carry out standard microbiological, molecular biological and clinical techniques in the laboratory and to participate in research development, planning, and implementation. The B.S. in CLS prepares students to have a reasonable expectation of passing a national qualifying exam for the medical technology profession and prepares students to be qualified to work at the professional level in a variety of settings. Degree Alternatives The CLS Program at Idaho State University offers two degree alternatives at the baccalaureate level: 1. B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science; 2. A second B.S. in CLS for students who have completed degree requirements in related disciplines from accredited institutions and take the 38 credit professional block of CLS courses; Admission Criteria Admissions are competitive. The deadline for entrance to the CLS professional block in the Fall semester is May 1. At that time, up to 20 students will be selected. The qualified alternates, along with any late applicants, will be evaluated on August 1 for inclusion in the class if additional seats become available. Progression in the program is dependent upon successful academic progress as determined by CLS faculty evaluation in December and May of the program year. Application materials, including criteria for selection and progression, are available from the Department of Biological Sciences and may be downloaded from the CLS website (isu.edu/cls). The B.S. degree in CLS may be awarded with the minimum number of credits in clinical experience (1 credit hour) as long as the 128 total credit hour graduation requirement is satisfied. Such a degree would be of interest to students preparing for CLS related careers but not for employment in hospitals as Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Technologists). Students planning to attend other professional schools after completing the degree in CLS are strongly advised to check the requirements of those professional schools, particularly regarding requirements in Physics, Organic Chemistry and specific course prerequisites. Other professional programs may require different courses or prerequisites than outlined for the B.S. in CLS. View more details on Idaho State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.