Medical Laboratory Science graduates are prepared for careers that combine science, technology, and patient care through laboratory testing and diagnostic analysis. Graduates use advanced laboratory techniques to analyze blood, tissue, and other specimens, playing a critical role in disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Microbiology Laboratory Scientist
• Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
• Blood Bank (Immunohematology) Technologist
• Clinical Chemistry Technologist
• Hematology Laboratory Scientist
• Laboratory Supervisor
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Research Laboratory Scientist

Morningside Medical Laboratory Science graduates are prepared to work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research facilities, public health organizations, and other healthcare settings that rely on laboratory testing to support patient care.

• Hospitals and Health Systems
• Independent Clinical Laboratories
• Public Health Laboratories
• Research Laboratories
• Biotechnology Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Blood Centers and Blood Banks
• Government Health Agencies
• Universities and Academic Medical Centers
• Reference Laboratories

Medical Laboratory Science students develop a strong foundation in human biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology while gaining extensive laboratory experience. Coursework emphasizes diagnostic testing, laboratory techniques, quality assurance, and the analysis of biological specimens, preparing students for careers in clinical laboratories and other healthcare settings.

During the first three years of the program, Pre-Medical Laboratory Science students are billed under Morningside’s traditional tuition model. Students may apply for Federal, State, and Institutional grants, scholarships, work, and loan funds. Applications for financial aid are made through the Federal FAFSA Form, Iowa Application for Financial Aid, and Admission to Morningside University.   

Students apply to the Medical Laboratory Science program during the fall semester of their junior year to begin the professional phase of the program the following fall.

Once students enter the core Medical Laboratory Science phase, coursework transitions to St. Luke’s College and tuition changes to a per-credit-hour model. Students may still apply for Federal and State grants, scholarships, work programs, and loans.  Applications for financial aid are made through the Federal FAFSA Form, Iowa Application for Financial Aid, and Admission to Morningside University.

Students complete clinical rotations at a variety of healthcare settings, including UnityPoint Health, and other local and regional clinics and healthcare providers.

Clinical placements are coordinated for students, allowing them to focus on coursework and hands-on learning experiences.

Students remain Pre-Medical Laboratory Science majors during their first two years at Morningside and apply to the professional program during the fall semester of their sophomore year.

At the start of their junior year, accepted students transition into the core Medical Laboratory Science phase of the program and begin taking courses through St. Luke’s College.