BS Medical Laboratory Sciences

Course work for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences teaches you to perform tests on blood, tissue and body fluids to determine proper treatment for illnesses and diseases. These technical skills may be used in operating and repairing laboratory instruments and monitoring quality-control programs.

UNT's Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences lets students combine classroom instruction with lab and practical experiences.

Students in the program have opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning. You will learn how to use advanced tools and gain valuble skills needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The curriculum has been developed in cooperation with some of the state’s top hospitals and medical centers. Our affiliations are with:

• Baylor Scott & White in Temple
• Comanche County Memorial Hospital (School of Medical Technology) in Lawton, OK
• Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston
• Parkview School of Medical Laboratory Science in Pueblo, CO
• Tarleton State University at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth
• United Regional Medical Health Care System (School of Medical Technology) in Wichita Falls

Coursework covers topics including:

• amino acids, carbohydrates, enzymes, proteins and vitamins in humans
• bacteria and disease
• the immune system
• organic chemistry
• scientific methods for analyzing chemical reactions
• the structure and function of cells, tissues and organ systems in animals and humans
• animal parasites
• genetics
• techniques for examining cells and body fluids under a microscope
• management
• technical writing
• statistics