2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Medical Laboratory Science
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Medical Laboratory Science website
Peter Knopick, Program Director
507.457.2993
WSU Director
Peter Knopick, Assistant Professor; BS, Winona State University; MS, PhD, University of North Dakota-Grand Forks; 2020 -
Adjunct Faculty
Note: ASCP = American Society of Clinical Pathology
Winona Health, Winona, Minnesota
Erin Rako, BS, Winona State University
† Allen College, Waterloo, Iowa
Brenda Barnes, PhD, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Program Director
† Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois
Carrie Carlson, MS, MLS (ASCP), Program Director
† Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lynn Poth, MS, MT (ASCP), Program Director
† Mercy College of Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Des Moines, Iowa
Kyla Dippold, MS, MLS (ASCP), Program Chairperson
† University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Brooke Solberg, PhD, MLS (ASCP), Program Director
† Schools with which WSU has affiliated internship programs
Program Overview
The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) - BS Major is offered through the Biology department at Winona State University in conjunction with several National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)-accredited clinical internship affiliates. This Bachelor of Science degree is intended for career-minded students interested in pursuing certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of diagnostic testing and analysis of laboratory data.
Professionals in this field can work as:
- Medical laboratory generalists in hospitals, clinics, or in reference laboratories
- Medical laboratory specialists in areas of the clinical laboratory, such as microbiology & virology, chemistry & toxicology, hematology (stem, bone marrow labs), transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and flow cytometry
- Clinical laboratory management including supervisors, managers of laboratory departments, and laboratory directors
- Quality assurance professionals in the hospital or in pharmaceutical quality control industry
- Sales or technical representatives for biomedical firms
- Research or development specialists in laboratory industries
- Clinical research associates in clinical trial organizations
- Laboratory information systems specialists in hospitals or biomedical companies
- Infection control officers in hospital or clinics
- Educators for employee training programs or formal academic CLS programs
- Forensic scientists in governmental or commercial laboratories
- Medical laboratory scientists in veterinary laboratories
Students complete a sequence of courses: three to four years of classes on WSU’s campus and one year at a WSU Clinical Affiliate. This last year will occur at an accredited NAACLS institution (off campus) where students will take additional classes and rotate through stations within the clinical laboratory. Upon completion of program requirements, a baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is conferred by WSU. After completion of the ASCP Board of Registry Exam and earning certification, individuals with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science will be eligible for employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 13% increase in job growth for Medical Laboratory Scientists according to the 2016-2026 outlook, providing an excellent job market for graduates.
Program Admission
- Sophomore standing
- Target GPA: 2.75
- Statement letter indicating desire to participate in program
- Meet with Program Director
General Education Intensive Requirements
Students may use intensive courses to satisfy both General Education Program (GEP) and major requirements. Intensive courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The following are offered as GEP intensive courses in the Biology Department:
Intensives
Oral (◎)
Math/Critical Analysis (◆)
Writing (△)
Intensive courses that can be used to satisfy major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives.
ProgramsBachelor of Science
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