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Clinical Laboratory Science

Prepare for a career as a medical laboratory scientist. You will complete three years of coursework at EIU, then finish your degree with clinical training in an affiliated hospital laboratory.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 82 in Major
Careers
Technicians, Pathologists, Medical, Technologists
Clinical Laboratory Science students at EIU

Why Study Clinical Laboratory Science at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"My decision to attend Eastern was influenced by two factors: academic aspirations and personal comfort. From the first time I visited, I've felt a sense of community that was not replicated anywhere else. The university's mission to produce successful graduates, combined with its home-like environment made EIU the perfect place for me to begin the next chapter in my life."
Ashay Hopkins
Biology- Clinical Laboratory Science | Class of 2029
Ashay Hopkins, Biology- Clinical Laboratory Science at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, Clinical Laboratory Science students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science prepares you to become a medical laboratory scientist who runs the tests that help physicians diagnose and treat disease. It is a fit if you are detail-oriented, enjoy biology and chemistry, and like working behind the scenes in health care. The program has two parts.

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$77,723
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Forensic Science Technicians
  • Physicians, Pathologists
  • Medical & Clinical Laboratory…
  • Cytogenetic Technologists
  • Cytotechnologists
  • Histotechnologists
  • Medical & Clinical Laboratory…
  • Histology Technicians

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)Job Zone 3: Medium preparationThese careers usually call for vocational training, an associate degree or an apprenticeship. You'd also typically spend one to two years in related training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Mary Sam Laingen
University Pre-Health Professions Advisor
mclaingen@eiu.edu
2070 Life Sciences
217-581-6235
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Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
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2070
217-581-1976
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Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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