Clinical Lab Science

The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology

Clinical laboratory science contributes to quality patient care through complex testing.

In Kean’s joint program with Rutgers University as a clinical lab science major, you prepare to safeguard public health, serve as a valuable member of a clinical team, detect the presence or absence of disease, and provide data that helps physicians determine treatment options.

Kean clinical lab science graduates can be found working in challenging and exciting careers at hospitals, forensic labs, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies and veterinary clinics, supporting excellence in health care treatment and diagnosis.

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Kean clinical laboratory science students learn in state-of-the-art facilities. — Kean clinical laboratory science students learn in state-of-the-art research laboratory facilities.

What You Learn

Complete coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, math and statistics
Practice laboratory skills, safety procedures and lab management
Analyze bodily fluids and tissue samples and record findings
Gain knowledge and skills in diagnostic testing, research, information management, marketing and administration
Receive hands-on training and operate sophisticated laboratory equipment in state-of-the-art facilities
Develop a professional network through real-world experience

For required certification, students must take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Exam after finishing the program.

B.S. in Clinical Lab Science | Medical Lab Science

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