Medical Laboratory Science Major

About our program

Step into a role that affects more than 70% of medical decisions. Here, you’ll learn to diagnose diseases, understand toxic substances, and explore cardiac and cancer markers through hands-on lab work. In your senior year, you'll land a six-month clinical placement at a leading hospital or clinic close to campus. And if you’re interested in going on to graduate or professional school, this is a great place to start. 

After graduation, you’ll be eligible to take the national certification exam — which nearly 100% of our grads pass. Whether you're eyeing a career in clinical work, research labs or even advancing to medical school, you're set to emerge as a highly sought-after professional, ready to contribute to the health and well-being of society. 

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Schroeder Complex, College of Health Sciences

Benefits you’ll get from Marquette's College of Health Sciences

As part of the College of Health Sciences, you’ll join our community of faculty scholars and academically talented peers who are doing cutting-edge research, providing expert care and serving communities in Milwaukee and around the world. And 98% of our students are employed, in graduate school or military service six months after graduation. 

What can you do with a major in medical laboratory science from Marquette?

Nearly 100% of our students take positions in clinical, hospital and research laboratories immediately after graduation. This major is also excellent preparation for medical and graduate schools. Here’s where some of our recent graduates landed in the workforce 

  • Ascension 
  • Children’s Wisconsin 
  • HCA Healthcare 
  • Labcorp 
  • Northwestern Medicine 
  • SSM Health 
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
  • Versiti 

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Hands-on learning for career success

While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.   

 

Spaces to learn

In our gross anatomy lab, you'll see the human body up close for an entire, intensive semester. It's one of the only gross anatomy courses for undergrads in the country. 

Clinicals and professional experience

As a medical laboratory science major, you’ll have a guaranteed clinical placement in your senior year, which will give you the chance to apply what you’ve learned in class directly to the lab. 

Undergraduate research

You’ll get a chance to work with internationally respected researchers and their teams who are tackling some of society's most pressing medical problems.  

Here are some of the things Marquette faculty and students are solving right now: 

  • Diagnosing sexually transmitted infections 
  • Diagnosing the presence of parasites in humans 

Leadership learning

Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the drivers of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too. 

Explore our E-Lead program.

Study abroad

Expand your education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for medical laboratory science students through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research. 

Check out our study abroad programs.

 

What to expect from a Marquette degree

A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it. 

#6

#6 Best College in Job Placement /#1 in Wisconsin

Zippia.com

#55

#55 in Student Outcomes

Wall Street Journal

#12

#12 Best Colleges for Internships

The Princeton Review (private universities)

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