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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

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 Do You Learn as a Medical Laboratory Science Major?

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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At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to live on campus, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

Research

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

A Kean student and a faculty member conduct research in a laboratory
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

What Can You Do With a Medical Laboratory Science Degree?

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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