Clinical Laboratory Science
Information learned in medical labs affects more than 70 percent of medical decisions. Clinical laboratory scientists analyze bodily fluids and tissues to identify strains of infectious diseases, anemias, toxic substances in the blood stream, cardiac and cancer markers and more. Using their expertise, knowledge, laboratory skills and astute ability to collect and analyze data, these scientists make incalculable contributions to the diagnosis and management of disease. THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS BEFORE YOU GRADUATE. In your senior year, you'll be guaranteed a six-month clinical placement in one of the respected hospitals or large clinics located just minutes from campus - a great "been there, done that" advantage for when you take your certification exam.
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We're from Paris, Texas, and Paris, France. Oconomowoc and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. New York and New Mexico. Alaska and Alabama.
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PRE-MED? THINK ABOUT IT.If you are considering a career in medicine, this major can help you become a more complete doctor. With your preparation for professional lab work, you'll be a doctor who knows how to order the right tests and interpret the results.
LEARN FROM THE PROS. All your major courses will be taught by professors and instructors who are certified clinical laboratory scientists, not teaching assistants.
YOU'LL BE IN DEMAND.The demand for certified clinical laboratory scientists exceeds supply theres a critical national shortage of these experts. Employment opportunities and pay for new graduates are high.
PASS WITH FLYING COLORS. Marquette students have no trouble making the grade. Ninety-nine percent of our graduates pass the certification exam on their first try the national average is only 80 percent.
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Suggested curriculum
Your major courses blue.
Freshman
- Guided Study in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Rhetoric and Composition I & II
- General Biology I & II
- Individual and Social Behavior Elective
- Modern Elementary Statistics
- General Chemistry I & II
- Two Electives
Sophomore
- Concepts in Clinical Laboratory Medicine
- Diverse Cultures Elective
- Histories of Cultures and Soceties Elective
- Introduction to Theology
- Literature/Performing Arts Elective
- Philosophy of Human Nature
- Theology Elective
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Organic Chemistry I
- Biochemistry
Junior
- Medical Bacteriology
- Medical Microbiology
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Clinical Hematology I
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Theory of Ethics
- Medical Ethics
- Elective
Senior
(Senior year is a clinical phase consisting of 38 weeks, usually beginning in July)- Analytical and Clinical Chemistry
- Clinical Education Methods Practicum
- Clinical Management Concepts Practicum
- Clinical Chemistry Practicum
- Clinical Hematology II Practicum
- Clinical Hemostasis Practicum
- Clinical Immunohematology Practicum
- Clinical Immunology & Serology Practicum
- Clinical Microbiology Practicum
- Clinical Urinology Practicum
WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO
Nearly 100 percent of our graduates are employed in the field before graduation. Many take positions in clinical, hospital and research laboratories. This major is also excellent preparation for medical and graduate schools. Admission rates for our graduates are traditionally quite healthy: 70 percent for medical school, 88 percent for graduate school and 100 percent for law and dental school.
- research and product development
- insurance underwriting
- forensic medicine
- Peace Corps
- food, cosmetic and consumer-product testing labs
- medical product sales and marketing
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