Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) are the hidden heroes providing accurate and reliable diagnostic testing for improved patient outcomes. The physicians and nurses rely on the laboratorians to process, perform and interpret all laboratory testing.
The Medical Laboratory Science program at Centenary University is designed to train MLS students to perform this valuable function. Our four-year Bachelor of Science degree will prepare you to become an entry-level medical laboratory scientist in hospitals, forensic labs, research facilities and public health laboratories.
Our MLS program at Centenary is designed to build your foundational scientific knowledge in the first 2.5 years and then further develop clinical knowledge with MLS-specific courses to prepare you for your clinical practicum in the final semesters. Upon completion of your bachelor degree, you will be eligible to complete the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam and ready to start helping our health care system improve patient care.
The Centenary MLS program is designed to meet the requirements in the State of New Jersey. If you are planning to seek certification/licensure in another state, please review the State Licensure tab at https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification/get-credentialed
| The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Centenary University is to educate, to develop and to prepare the next generation of laboratory professionals. The curriculum of this program will emphasize foundational and clinical experiences to ensure that these graduates will be able to serve effectively in managerial, educational and research roles within their institution. The overarching theme of this program is to provide a dedicated program for the knowledge and skills for practicing professionals and to promote life-long learning and a culture of service. |
| Year | Graduation Rate | Attrition Rate | ASCP Exam Pass Rate† | Placement Rate± |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% | 50% | * | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% | 0% | 0% (1) | 100% |
| 2024 | 100% | 0% | 50% (2) | 100% |
| Average | 100% | 83% | 33% (3) | 100% |
The timeline in this table includes the time period from July 1 to the following June 30 of the year listed (Example: 2022 corresponds to 7/1/21 – 6/30/22). This table is updated annually.
†Percentage of graduates who have taken the exam and successfully passed the ASCP certification exam within one year of graduation. The number in parenthesis is the number of students who took the exam.
±Percentage of graduates employed in a related profession or have begun an advanced degree within 6 months of graduation.
*This value cannot be calculated. Our first graduate completed the program in August 2021 and there were no graduates between September 2021 and August 2022.