Major: Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Introduction

Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions programs prepare students to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes.

Specific programs included in this major:

Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science & Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Hematology Technology/Technician
Histologic Technician
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Typical Degrees Offered

Minnesota schools offer several different award levels for this major. The number of 2017-2018 graduates in the chart below were awarded the following degrees:

Award of less than 1 academic year, 199 graduates

Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, 58 graduates

Associates degree, 139 graduates

Bachelor degree*, 104 graduates

*This award level also includes post-bachelor's certificates.
**This award level also includes post-master's certificates.

Careers You Qualify For With This Major

Schools That Offer This Major

School	City
Alexandria Technical & Community College	Alexandria
Anoka Technical College	Anoka
Bemidji State University	Bemidji
Central Lakes College - Brainerd	Brainerd
Central Lakes College - Staples	Staples
Hibbing Community College	Hibbing
Hibbing Community College - Online	Hibbing
Lake Superior College	Duluth
Lake Superior College - Online	Duluth
Minneapolis Community and Technical College	Minneapolis
Minnesota State College Southeast - Winona	Winona
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls	Fergus Falls
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead	Moorhead
Minnesota State University, Mankato	Mankato
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Jackson	Jackson
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington	Worthington
North Hennepin Community College	Brooklyn Park
Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks	East Grand Forks
Ridgewater College - Willmar	Willmar
Riverland Community College - Albert Lea	Albert Lea
Riverland Community College - Austin	Austin
Riverland Community College - Owatonna	Owatonna
Rochester Community and Technical College	Rochester
Saint Paul College	St. Paul
South Central College - Faribault	Fairbault
South Central College - North Mankato	North Mankato
Southwest Minnesota State University	Marshall
St. Cloud State University	St. Cloud
Winona State University	Winona

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College Preparation

In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:

Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose

Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.