Biology Degree Options

4 + 1 Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Option

Students choosing the 4+1 CLS Option spend four years completing studies on the University campus and then receive a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Although hospital training is not a requirement for this degree, many of these graduates elect to complete a clinical practicum at a NAACLS accredited hospital. This qualifies them to take an examination that, successful completion of, grants national certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.

During the four years these students spend on campus, they complete the same fundamental and specialty courses as students in the 3+1 CLS Option. The clinical practicum, if completed, is also the same.

The difference between this and the 3+1 CLS Option is that students selecting the 4+1 Option have an additional year of on-campus education allowing access to additional studies in biochemical research, microbiology, and business/management skills.

Coursework, available to 4+1 CLS Option students, includes Molecular Biology Techniques, Clinical Laboratory Administration and Management, Virology, and Economics of Healthcare. Michigan Tech is affiliated with NAACLS accredited CLS/MT programs in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Washington DC..

More CLS related information can be found on the CLS Home Page.