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Medical Laboratory Science

96%
Employment Rate
of surveyed alumni within 9 months of graduation
12:1
Ratio
Of students to faculty
100%
OF INCOMING FIRST-YEARS & TRANSFERS
Receive scholarships or grants

Preparing the next generation of lab professionals

Become a part of a progressive future in science.

Cutting-edge science and medical training provide you with the tools to succeed in the career you’re passionate about. Through our unique and challenging 3+1 program, you’ll graduate with a full year of professional lab experience through an affiliated hospital, allowing you to complete your studies in four years rather than the typical five.

Our students are part of a fun, passionate campus culture that understands how science can be accessible and beneficial to all people. Science Club brings together like-minded students and faculty who engage and learn from one another. Through activities such as CheMMUsical and Science Fun Night, students share their love for learning and discovery with campus as well as the greater Cedar Rapids community.

Mount Mercy University's medical laboratory science curriculum provided me with the skills I needed to excel in the program and make a future career using these skills.

BREANNA FECHT ‘15
UNITYPOINT ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL

Curriculum

Work toward common goals.

Students learn through hands-on experience in our laboratory classes and may participate in on- and off-campus research. Mount Mercy’s dedicated faculty prepare you to do more with your degree through individual faculty advising.

What courses will I take?

Medical Laboratory Science Major

60 credits plus a 12-month internship program

Chemistry

CH 111General Chemistry I4.5
CH 112General Chemistry II4.5
CH 211Organic Chemistry I4.5
CH 212Organic Chemistry II4.5
CH 251Analytical Chemistry4.5
CH 302Biochemistry5
Total Hours27.5

Biology

BI 125Foundations of Biology & Scientific Inquiry I3
BI 125LBiostatistics and Scientific Investigation I1.5
BI 126Foundations of Biology & Scientific Inquiry II4.5
BI 243Immunology3
BI 303Genetics4.5
or BI 370 Cell and Molecular Biology
BI 315General Microbiology4.5
BI 374Integrated Physiology4.5
Total Hours25.5

Math

MA 135Basic Statistics3

Nursing

NU 113Medical Terminology1

Philosophy

PL 269Introduction to Ethics3

Academic Requirements

A grade of C or above (C- does not count) in all required courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in required science courses.

The following is the typical sequence of courses required for the major*:

Freshman
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
BI 1253Domain 3BI 1264.5
BI 125L1.5 CH 1124.5
CH 1114.5 Writing Competency4
MA 1353 CO 1013
Portal3  
 15 3 16
Sophomore
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
BI 3744.5BI 243 (or Domain)3BI 303 or 3704.5
CH 2114.5 CH 2124.5
Domain3 Domain3
PL 2693 Domain3
 15 3 15
Junior
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
CH 3025BI 243 (or Domain)3CH 2514.5
BI 1504.5 Domain3
Domain3 Domain3
Domain3 ME 4501
  NU 1131
 15.5 3 12.5
Senior
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
Internship13N/A Internship12
 13 0 12
Total Hours: 123

Note: Elective courses could be used for a second major, a minor, a course of interest, internship or study abroad experience.

Note: See the Curriculum section for more information on Portal, Competency, Domain, and Capstone courses.

*Disclaimer

The course offerings, requirements, and policies of Mount Mercy University are under continual examination and revision. This Catalog presents the offerings, requirements, and policies in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the offerings, requirements, and policies will not change.

This plan of study represents a typical sequence of courses required for this major. It may not be applicable to every student. Students should contact a department faculty member to be sure of appropriate course sequence.

What are the next steps?

Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.

We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.

Learn more about:

Veterans benefits such as the Yellow Ribbon program and G.I. Bill®

We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.

  1. Create your application
  2. Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
  3. Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:

* Mount Mercy University Admissions
  1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Programs"

For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.

Careers in medical laboratory science

Fast-track your career.

Our graduates work in hospitals, medical clinics, independent laboratories, and research facilities. Common career choices include:

  • Medical laboratory scientists
  • Laboratory management (with MBA or MPH)