The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) accelerated program prepares its graduates for employment in hospital or medical laboratories. The curriculum emphasizes basic science, medical laboratory science, critical thinking and communication skills, including structured learning in clinical affiliated laboratories. The accelerated option is for students who have completed a minimum of 90 credits towards a bachelor’s degree or have completed a bachelor’s program. The 16-month program consists of online medical laboratory science courses, on campus laboratory courses for hands-on skills and technical training, and an off-campus clinical experience. The program provides the scientific background in hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, and management necessary for a laboratory career.