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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Explore Marquette : Majors & Minors : Health Sciences : Clinical Laboratory Science

Studies Science from a Human Perspective
Lab Techs Information learned in medical labs affects more than 70 percent of medical decisions. Clinical laboratory scientists analyze bodily fluids and tissues to identify strains of infectious diseases, anemias, toxic substances in the blood stream, cardiac and cancer markers and more. Using their expertise, knowledge, laboratory skills and astute ability to collect and analyze data, these scientists make incalculable contributions to the diagnosis and management of disease.
DOCTOR IN SCRUBS

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS BEFORE YOU GRADUATE. In your senior year, you’ll be guaranteed a six-month clinical placement in one of the respected hospitals or large clinics located just minutes from campus — a great “been there, done that” advantage for when you take your certification exam.

PRE-MED? THINK ABOUT IT. If you are considering a career in medicine, this major can help you become a more complete doctor. With your preparation for professional lab work, you’ll be a doctor who knows how to order the right tests and interpret the results.

LEARN FROM THE PROS. All your major courses will be taught by professors and
instructors who are certified clinical laboratory scientists, not teaching assistants.

YOU'LL BE IN DEMAND. The demand for certified clinical laboratory scientists exceeds supply — there’s a critical national shortage of these experts. Employment opportunities — and pay — for new graduates are high.

PASS WITH FLYING COLORS. Marquette students have no trouble making the grade. Ninety-nine percent of our graduates pass the certification exam on their first try — the national average is only 80 percent.

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FRESHMAN
Guided Study in Clinical Laboratory Science
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
General Biology I & II
Individual and Social Behavior Elective
Modern Elementary Statistics
General Chemistry I & II
Two Electives

SOPHOMORE
Concepts in Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Diverse Cultures Elective
Histories of Cultures and Soceties Elective
Introduction to Theology
Literature/Performing Arts Elective
Philosophy of Human Nature
Theology Elective
Molecular Basis of Biology
Organic Chemistry I & II

JUNIOR
Medical Bacteriology
Medical Microbiology
Laboratory Instrumentation
Clinical Hematology I
Theory of Ethics
Immunobiology
Human Physiology
Medical Ethics
Elective

SENIOR
(Senior year is a clinical phase consisting of 38 weeks, usually beginning in July)
Analytical and Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Education Methods – Practicum
Clinical Management Concepts – Practicum
Clinical Chemistry – Practicum
Clinical Hematology II – Practicum
Clinical Hemostasis – Practicum
Clinical Immunohematology – Practicum
Clinical Immunology & Serology – Practicum
Clinical Microbiology – Practicum
Clinical Urinology – Practicum

STUDENT IN CLINICAL LAB SCIENCE

WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO
Nearly 100 percent of our graduates are employed in the field before graduation. Many take positions in clinical, hospital and research laboratories. This major is also excellent preparation for medical and graduate schools. Admission rates for our graduates are traditionally quite healthy: 70 percent for medical school, 88 percent for graduate school and 100 percent for law and dental school.

• research and product development
• insurance underwriting
• forensic medicine
• Peace Corps
• food, cosmetic and consumer-product testing labs
• medical product sales and marketing


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