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Find your fearless in the lab—solve the puzzles that save lives.
The medical laboratory science degree (MLS Science Degree) prepares you for laboratory analyses to diagnose and treat disease. Laboratory analyses are performed on blood, body fluids and tissue. Physicians use these laboratory results to determine the presence, extent and cause of disease in their patients. The role of the medical laboratory scientist is critical since the analyses must be performed quickly and reliably.
The mls science program at Southeast is a 3+1 program meaning that the student takes a three-year pre-clinical program at Southeast, which is followed by one year of clinical work at one of our clinical affiliates.
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$65k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a clinical laboratory technician is $65,320.
$112k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a medical scientist is $112,690.
$39k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a veterinary assistant laboratory animal caretaker is $38,990.
As a medical laboratory science major, you’ll gain a rigorous foundation in biology, chemistry, science and math. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. 
Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
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The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) requires that clinical programs must only accept students from colleges and universities with which they have a formal affiliation agreement. Any deviation to this policy must entail exceptional circumstances.  Affiliation with a clinical program is not a guarantee of admission for a Southeast Missouri State student since most clinical programs are affiliated with a number of colleges or universities.  Entrance to the programs is competitive and the clinical programs cannot guarantee that a student or a specific number of students will be accepted each year from a particular affiliated college or university.
Cox Health
3801 S. National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 269-6633
Email: Gisele.Bauman@coxhealth.com
https://www.coxhealth.com/education/school-medical-technology/
Medical Director: David M. Smid, M.D.
Program Director: Gisele Bauman, M.T. (ASCP), M.H.A.
12 students per year
Staff members at Cox Medical Center are responsible for transcript evaluation.
Tuition is $3,000 per year. There is not a retainer fee at this time. There are no incidental expenses.
Scholarships are available, based on academic performance.
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116-3281
Phone: (816) 691-1321
Email: marisa.james@nkch.org
Medical Director: Melissa Jacobs, M.D.
Program Director: Marisa K. James, MA, MLS (ASCP) CM
Eight students per year with the class beginning in May.
Staff members at North Kansas City Hospital are responsible for transcript evaluation.
Tuition is $3,000 per year. Books and reagents cost $800.
Scholarships are available, based on academic performance.
Interviews for the program begin in July. Applicants are typically chosen in October.
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Medical Laboratory Science Program
1201 Pleasant Valley Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: (270) 688-2934
Email: lisa.cecil@owensborohealth.org
https://www.owensborohealth.org/services/laboratory-services/medical-laboratory-science-program
Medical Director: Brian E. Ward, M.D.
Program Director: Lisa Cecil, M.T. (ASCP) M.S.
Six students per year with the class beginning in July.
Staff members at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital are responsible for transcript evaluation.
Tuition is $1,500 per year. Books cost approximately $800.
No stipends or scholarships are offered.
The application deadline is December 15. Upon receipt of a completed application, a transcript, and reference letters, all qualified applicants will be called for a personal interview, which is required.
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
School of Clinical Laboratory Science
615 South Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 251-6855
Fax: (314) 251-4580
Email: Terry.Taff@mercy.net
https://www.mercy.net/healthcare-education/career/scls/
Medical Director: Dr. Grace Lee, M.D.
Program Director: Terry Taff, M.A., M.T. (ASCP) SM
Eight students per year with the class beginning in June.
Staff members at Mercy Hospital St. Louis are responsible for transcript evaluation.
Tuition is $5,800 per year. Textbooks and references are purchased by the program and loaned to the student for a fee of $200. The student will also be required to purchase and maintain professional liability insurance during the program year along with evidence of healthcare coverage. If the student does not have healthcare coverage, they must sign a release of liability for health care costs.
There are several scholarships available to Southeast Students:
The program director may be able to help identify additional alternate sources of assistance such as scholarships, scholar loans, and loan repayments plans.
The application deadline is November 30. There is a $200 acceptance fee.
School of Medical Laboratory Science
Mercy Hospital Joplin
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: (417) 556-2135
Email: karen.adkins@mercy.net
https://www.mercy.net/healthcare-education/career/mls-school-joplin-mo/
Medical Director: Susan Pintado, M.D.
Program Director: Karen Adkins, MA Ed., M.T. (ASCP)
Eight students per year.
Staff members at Mercy Hospital Joplin are responsible for transcript evaluation.
Tuition is $3,600 per year. There is a $600 lab fee due one week before the program start date. The student will also be required to purchase and maintain professional liability insurance during the program year along with evidence of healthcare coverage. If the student does not have healthcare coverage, they must sign a release of liability for health care costs.
The program director may be able to help identify alternate sources of assistance such as scholarships, scholar loans and loan repayments plans.
The application deadline for the January class is August 1. The application for the July class is November 1.
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Mercy Hospital Southeast
2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: (573) 334-6825 ext. 2222
Email: skschloss@sehcollege.edu
Program Director: Sheryl K. Schloss MA, MLS (ASCP)CM
Eight students per year with the class beginning in June.
Staff members at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences are responsible for transcript evaluation.
Tuition is $18,151 per year. Books will cost about $885 per year.
There are several scholarships available to Southeast Students:
All application materials are due by 5 p.m. on the Monday four weeks prior to the start of the program or semester students wish to begin taking courses. Applications that are not complete by this deadline will be rolled over to the next program start date or semester.
Applications for admission are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Students are assigned the next available seat in the requested program during the admission process. Some programs may be admitting one to two years into the future, so applying early is recommended.
Bachelor's Degree
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Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Main Campus - Cape
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Main Campus - Cape
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