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Medical Laboratory Science

Medical laboratory science uses science to improve lives.  

A medical laboratory science degree prepares you to have an instrumental career in medicine, whether it’s by identifying medical conditions using sophisticated instruments and techniques; collecting samples and performing tests to analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances; or collaborating with comprehensive medical teams on patient care.

Kean’s medical laboratory science program is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, giving our students access to real-world experience in local medical settings.

Kean medical laboratory science graduates are contributing to medical science in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, outpatient care centers, physician offices and in academia.

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Kean medical technology students learn in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Kean students learn state-of-the-art laboratory techniques.

What You Learn

Your coursework will focus on the sciences, math and statistics. You will practice laboratory skills and receive training in a medical setting.

  • Learn hands-on procedures and lab-management techniques
  • Address the theoretical and practical aspects of each of the major laboratory disciplines
  • Train to work with infectious specimens or hazardous materials
  • Sharpen analytical and diagnostic knowledge
  • Prepare for national certification in medical laboratory science, through experiential learning

For required certification, students take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Exam.

Faculty

Roxie James, Ph.D., Professor

Email: rjames@kean.edu

Program Information

B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science

General Option - Senior year Clinical Preceptorship at Jersey Shore University Hospital (Neptune), Monmouth Medical Center (Long Branch) or the Valley Hospital (Ridgewood)

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Research

Kean students have the chance to conduct research with world-class faculty and present their findings at the annual Kean Research Days event.

Research days students at poster presentations. School and Clinical Psychology, LPC Qualification, Medical Technology
Research

Internships and Jobs

At Kean, we believe in helping all of our students find internships and jobs that support their career goals. Career services staff provide professional services and offer job fairs and networking events year-round.

Kean students gain real-world experience through internships. (Medical Technology)
Internships and Jobs

Study Abroad

Kean offers study abroad opportunities in many countries. Study at Wenzhou-Kean University in China for the cost of a semester at Kean USA.

Kean students in a gorgeous outdoor setting in Northern Ireland 2023
Study Abroad

Careers

Alumni from our medical laboratory science program are employed in hospitals, laboratories, doctors' offices, outpatient care centers, and colleges and universities across the U.S., working as:

Cardiovascular technologists

Cytotechnologists

Dental lab technicians

Histotechnologists

Medical laboratory technicians

 

13%

Medical laboratory technologist jobs are projected to grow through 2026

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