Elizabethtown College is offering students multiple pathways to prepare for a fulfilling career in the healthcare field through the recently launched Medical Laboratory Science major. The new program is available for students beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.
“We are excited to launch the Medical Laboratory Science program at Elizabethtown College, which will provide our students with a clear pathway to a critical and in-demand healthcare profession,” Elizabethtown College Dean of the School of Sciences and Health Alan Utter said. “This program builds on our strong foundation in the sciences, equipping students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in clinical laboratory settings.”
The program offers two pathways that provide students with hands-on laboratory experience with interdisciplinary chemistry, biochemistry, and biology coursework.
A 3+1 option allows students to complete three years of coursework at Etown, followed by a year of specialized clinical training at an accredited medical laboratory science program, preparing them to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification Exam to work as certified medical laboratory scientists.
Students can also choose the traditional four-year bachelor’s degree program that provides a strong foundation in laboratory sciences, preparing them to enter clinical training programs or pursue several career pathways including research scientist, laboratory technician, and quality control chemist.
“By preparing our students for certification and successful careers, we are meeting a growing regional and national need for skilled medical laboratory scientists,” Utter said.
According to a recent survey by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the demand for medical laboratory scientists in the region is expected to grow by 8.5% over the next 10 years, well above the projected job outlook rate of 5% by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Discover more about the Medical Laboratory Science program at Elizabethtown College.