Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS)
Carol Wells, Ph.D., Director of CLS Program
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Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS), formerly called Medical Technology, is an excellent career forstudents who enjoy problem solving and who enjoy courses in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences, especially the laboratory components of these courses. Although the majority of our graduates find employment in hospital laboratories, many work in governmental, research, forensic, or industrial laboratories. Approximately 20% of our students go on to graduate programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biomedical research, etc. CLS graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations as Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Due to a critical national shortage of qualified laboratorians, CLS graduates have excellent opportunities for employment in nearly any area of the USA.
An alumnus, now a practicing surgeon, commented that CLS was the best possible preparation for his subsequent experience in medical school.
Highlights of the CLS Program:
- Graduates perform the many and varied laboratory analyses used by physicians in making 70% to 80% of all medical decisions, both diagnostic decisions and treatment decisions.
- Health care profession in high demand due to critical shortage of qualified personnel.
- Starting salary approximately $50,000/year in the Twin Cities
- Great background for forensic science
- Excellent degree for admission to Medical, Dental, or Pharmacy Schools
- Excellent degree for admission to many PhD programs in medical sciences.
- Numerous and varied job opportunities--100% placement
- Scholarships available
- Applications accepted until Fall class filled
The University of Minnesota program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631 (www.naacls.org; INFO@naacls.org).
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