The biomedical laboratory science major is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of laboratory settings or to pursue graduate or advanced professional education. The clinical laboratory experience required for national certification as a laboratory professional is not included in this program.
Students desiring certification are responsible for securing accredited clinical experiences subsequent to completion of the degree requirements. The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program will assist students in seeking and gaining placements.
Students may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of lab sciences, biology and communication.
Alumni work at:
Hospitals
Commercial and academic research laboratories
Forensic laboratories
Federal, state and local health departments
High schools and middle schools
Medical schools
Health care agencies
Alumni work as:
Clinical technicians
Histology technicians
Patient correspondents
Phlebotomists
Vascular technologists
Educators
Biological scientists
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January 2025
College of Natural Science
Natural Science Building,
288 Farm Lane,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.