Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program
Offered as a certificate
Students interested in a profession in medical laboratory science, may be attracted to the VA New England Healthcare System’s (VAMC) Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program.
This opportunity provides Saint Anselm students and graduates with the necessary education to obtain a professional certification and position as a medical laboratory scientist.
Through this program, students will have access to an in-demand health profession, offering a blend of purpose, science and impact into their post-collegiate career. Students will learn best practices for analyzing laboratory results, how to showcase ethical behavior, and build an understanding of research design to provide improved care and patient experience. The MLS Program provides clinical and didactic training, enabling participants to be an engaged team player and deliver great service to veterans in their community.
Students can complete the MLS Program in just under a year, beginning in September and ending in July. To be eligible for the MLS Program, you must:
- Be a United States citizen
- Have graduated from an accredited college/university with less than 10 years since completion or have completed three years or 90 semester hours at an accredited college/university and be eligible for a bachelor’s degree
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Pass pre-employment screening and security checks
- Be able to complete 11 months of continuous training from September to July
Eligible alumni and students are encouraged to apply. Prospective applicants must meet all academic and prerequisite qualifications required by VAMC to be accepted into the program.
Benefits
- Complete the program in less than a year
- Benefit from a depth of curriculum
- Gain career preparedness from an immersive experience
- Provide honorable healthcare to United States veterans
Additional Program Information
The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program provides participants with a quality experience that will enhance their knowledge and preparation for a post-collegiate career. Upon program completion, students can study take a national certification exam before serving veterans.
- Hospital-based learning
- Hybrid courses taught by certified lab professionals
- Community engagement
- Career growth through clinical placement
- Diverse networking opportunities
- Curriculum rooted in experiential practice
- VA locations in every New England state
The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program is designed to assist those on a path to furthering their education with didactic and practical components. This program offers a hands-on clinical education to become proficient in practice. The curriculum includes the following key course outcomes:
- Provide accurate and timely laboratory results by following established clinical lab procedures and policies.
- Obtain knowledge required to pass national MLS certification examinations.
- Showcase effective communication skills and ethical behavior.
- Exhibit qualities of professional leadership.
- Demonstrate understanding of research design applicable to the improvement of care and clinical lab.
- Value learning to maintain professional competence and growth.
Each student in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program will have a faculty advisor at both institutions while in the program. Professor Carolyn Weinreb, Ph.D., is the program liaison and faculty advisor at Saint Anselm.
Once accepted into the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program, you’ll work with advisors to enroll in courses. Check out the program details here.
Program Liaison
Carolyn Weinreb
Associate Professor & Health Sciences Faculty Leader
1-603-641-7154
cweinreb@anselm.edu