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 2016-2017 graduates in the chart below were awarded the following degrees:
*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
Related Majors
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.