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Biology Pre-Laboratory Scientist Major

For results that matter most, lab techs and cytotechnologists play a crucial role.

Pursue a career that goes behind the scenes in diagnosing and treating diseases. As a clinical laboratory professional, you’ll reveal some of the most critical answers physicians need to determine the best treatment for patients.

The biology pre-laboratory scientist major offers two emphases of study; medical laboratory science and cytotechnology. As a medical laboratory scientist, you’ll analyze biological specimens, perform scientific testing, and report results to physicians. As a cytotechnologist, you’ll study body cells to detect cancer and other abnormal conditions.

Whatever emphasis you pursue, you’ll complete a clinical year of internship through an affiliated program, such as the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.

Medical Laboratory Science Emphasis
Three years of coursework on the Winona Campus
Affiliated with the medical laboratory science programs at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, Ill.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate in medical laboratory science or medical technology and are eligible to take the certification exam of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, or any approved certifying agency.

Cytotechnology Emphasis
Three years of coursework on the Winona Campus
Affiliated with the cytotechnology training program at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate in cytotechnology and are eligible to take the National Registry Examination of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Program Highlights

The biology pre-laboratory scientist major focuses on medical laboratory science or cytotechnology. During your clinical year of internship, you’ll learn with renowned health care programs, including Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. At Saint Mary’s, you’ll receive a transformational education, preparing you for what matters most.

Unique Program Features

What Makes it Special:

Two areas of emphasis: Medical Laboratory Science, Cytotechnology
Internship with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Prepare to pursue professional certification

What You'll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Full range of testing in the contemporary medical laboratory
Proficiently problem-solve, troubleshoot, and interpret results
Develop, implement, and evaluate test methods.
Develop critical thinking and decision-making competencies
Safety and governmental regulations/standards to laboratory practice
Ethical leadership and collaborative relationship-building

Course Catalog

Clinical training experience is to be completed at an accredited and approved hospital program of cytotechnology over a twelve-month period. The school of cytotechnology currently affiliated with Saint Mary’s is the Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Minn.

Biology Pre-Laboratory Science Major, B.A.

Careers that look to the future.

Cytotechnologists are in-demand in a wide range of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and university research laboratories. Medical lab scientists also work in hospitals and clinics, plus often work in forensic or public health laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology companies, veterinary clinics, or research institutions.

Clinical Lab Technologist

$57,800