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Medical Laboratory Science Program

The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program at Methodist Hospital offers an intensive 11-month educational program providing experience in all major departments of a hospital clinical lab.
Interested in Applying?
The program accepts applications from August through October 15 for the next academic year's class.

Established in 1968 as the Methodist Hospital School of Medical Technology, we pride ourselves in producing highly qualified medical laboratory science graduates who are competent to enter the laboratory profession. Students work alongside our faculty in serving patients’ medical needs, from routine lab tests to preparation for complex medical procedures. Our staff includes dedicated and experienced clinical instructors, laboratory scientists, physicians, and administrators, all of whom participate in the education of our students.

Medical Laboratory Science Program Quick Facts

  • Students accepted each year: 6-10
  • Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.5
  • Minimum Science/Math GPA to apply: 2.5
  • Expert faculty and instructors
  • State-of-the-art laboratory
  • 11-month internship: June-early May

Academic Affiliates

In order to apply, students who have not yet earned a baccalaureate degree must meet the pre-requisites of our medical technology program. We are affiliated with:

Post-Baccalaureate Program

This refers to a student who already has a bachelor's degree upon entering a hospital-based program.

The Methodist Hospital MLS Program accepts applicants with bachelor's degrees who have already taken the prerequisite courses. Applicants with bachelor's degrees are accepted based on their qualifications and mandatory prerequisites.  Students may be required to update any biology and chemistry course work that was completed more than five years prior to admission to the clinical year.

Accreditation

The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880, www.naacls.org.

MLS Program Outcome Measures

Graduation, Employment, and ASCP Certification Pass Rates

2021 to 2023 Outcomes Data

 

Mission Statement

The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is committed to providing superior education to prepare qualified medical laboratory scientists with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to serve our community and make positive contributions in the profession of medical laboratory science.

Questions?

For questions concerning the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, contact Julie Richards, program director, at (402) 354-4563 or email Julie.Richards@nmhs.org.