WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
LEARN ABOUT US
The School of Medical Laboratory Science at the James Cook School of Medicine is designed to prepare students for the ever-changing landscape of the field of laboratory science. We are divided into SIX academic departments within the School. Departments of Clinical Pathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology & Immunology.
Medical laboratory scientists serve a more vital role than ever before in the care of patients, thanks to increasingly sophisticated diagnostic technology tools and a better understanding of human pathology.
As a student of our program, you will develop the critical thinking skills required to adapt and take advantage of evolving methods to detect and diagnose diseases and monitor patients' progress.
We welcome students with enthusiasm for scientific understanding and a personal work ethic conducive to quality laboratory practices.
OUR PROGRAMS
THE 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (BSMLS) COURSE
The 4-Year Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) at the James Cook School of Medicine is aimed at quality performance of Clinical Laboratory procedures on biological samples from patients.
The results of these procedures provide important patient data that aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The medical laboratory science curriculum offered at JCSM provides a broadly based background including specific chemistry, mathematics, and biological science requirements, as well as the opportunity to elect courses from the liberal arts.
THE CURRICULUM OF THE
Students pursuing the BS in Medical Laboratory Science will complete approximately two years of pre-professional coursework on the James Cook School of Medicine campus and must then apply to the professional (clinical) program in the University Hospital diagnostic laboratory tuition is required for the professional hours at the University Hospital and the professional program is presented in a full-time, day format only.
All Bachelor’s degrees offered by James Cook School of Medicine requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-level coursework (3rd Year or above).
THE 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (BSMLS) COURSE
The 3-Year Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) at the James Cook of Medicine is a graduate entry/transfer program for students with majors in Biological Sciences/students with a minimum of 90 credits hours from an accredited University, seeking transfer into the James Cook of Medicine.
All Bachelor’s degrees offered by James Cook School of Medicine requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-level coursework (3rd Year or above).
