EARN A QUALITY CLINICAL
LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE
There is no doubt that working full time as a laboratory technician and managing your other personal responsibilities makes it difficult to return to college to complete your bachelor's degree. But how else can you advance your career? At the University of Cincinnati, we understand your dilemma and have the solution.

The online Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program (BS CLS) offers working professional Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) opportunities to learn the knowledge and skills needed for continued professional growth in their field without traveling to a college campus.

The University of Cincinnati program gives you the tools you need to succeed, delivered in a convenient distance learning format.

Students in the distance learning program complete courses sequentially via the course web site. Courses are conducted online. Typically, students should anticipate studying about 20 hours per week to ensure completion of each course on time. At the conclusion of the requisite courses, students will complete clinical experiences in a clinical laboratory near their home.

CLT/MLT TO CLS/MT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
You might ask:  How can I attend classes, work, and take care of my family all at the same time?

The online Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Cincinnati is designed to be affordable, flexible, and convenient. Campus visits are not required.

In addition to a personal goal, earning your Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Cincinnati is a smart career decision. This degree offers you the benefit of a strong academic program with the convenience of distance learning.
 
  • Boost your earning power and professional options
    Ranked in the "Top 20 Best Jobs" in the Jobs Rated Almanac by Les Krantz, it states that CLS/MTs have expanded career options. Hospitals, reference and research labs, industry, and public health facilities all currently have open positions for qualified applicants.

    Take advantage of the unlimited job opportunities and increased income available to those holding a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

  • Unprecedented support
    The University of Cincinnati provides unprecedented support for you throughout the program. It will never be more convenient for you to earn your degree.
  • Earn the NAACLS* accredited UC BS in CLS Students in our distance learning program earn the same degree as on-campus students. All of our courses are developed and taught by highly qualified faculty, including renowned textbook authors. The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association** and the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS*).


      

TESTIMONIALS
"This UC program and the staff mean the world to me. They're helping me accomplish a goal that I thought was out of reach. I still have a few quarters to go, but I'm living proof that if you want something bad enough, you don't let anything stand in your way. Not even a war."

Bridget Irene Ruiz
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class, U.S. Navy
Class of 2006

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"What really strikes me about this distance learning program is the way everything is built with me, the student, in mind. The technology is simple to use and provides me an array of learning activities, from slide-show lectures to chat room discussions, connecting me with whatever learning style fits best for ..."

James Rawson
CLS Student
Class of 2006

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Turn these University of Cincinnati benefits into your stepping stones to a better career filled with endless opportunities and the income that furthering your education brings. Call 1-800-556-4280 to speak to our Enrollment Advisors who will answer your questions and guide you through the application process.

The University of Cincinnati’s NAACLS-accredited CLS program prepares students for the Board of Registry exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology for the MT (ASCP) credential, and for the National Credentialing Agency exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science for the CLS (NCA) credential. Individual states may have different regulations on state certification or licensure eligibility. Every prospective student should review his or her state’s requirements prior to enrolling in a program and consult the appropriate state office.

*The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 670 Chicago, IL 60631; (773) 714-8880;
(773) 714-8886 (Fax); info@naacls.org; http://www.naacls.org
**The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or
(800) 621-7440

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