<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/academics/programs/mls.html" dsn="programs"><title>Medical Laboratory Science</title><description>The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program prepares graduates to analyze clinical specimens through the use of specialized skills and sophisticated instrumentation.

			Information from the analysis of specimens provides data critical for patient diagnosis, treatment, prognosis or disease prevention. Medical laboratory scientists work in hospitals, forensics, public health, industrial/research laboratories, physician offices and blood banks.</description><degree>Bachelor's</degree><schools>Art &amp; Sciences</schools><features>Guaranteed Admission</features><image><img src="/media/photos/academics/programs/mls/MLS%20cover.jpg" alt="MLS student in lab"/></image></item>