Biology Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

One year of clinical study and experience in a school of Medical Technology approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratories Sciences (NAACLS) follows the requirements listed above. Alvernia has an affiliation agreement with Reading Hospital Tower Health.

Alvernia provides assistance with applications for admission to the clinical year program; however, admission is determined solely by the hospital. The University cannot guarantee all students be accepted for the clinical year experience.

All clinical year graduates become eligible to take the certification examination for medical technologists and after successful completion will be entitled to use the designation.

Clinical Experience and study in Hospital Facility: 30-32 credits. Courses include Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Clinical Microscopy, Coagulation, Hematology, Pathogenic Microbiology, Serology, and Immunology.

For students that do not obtain a position in a NAACLS accredited program, their last year at Alvernia would be completing the requirements to obtain a B.S. in Biology.

LECOM Partnership

Alvernia University in partnership with LECOM offers an opportunity for students to enter LECOM’s School of Dental Medicine, the Pharmacy School, and the Medical College after completion of their degree at Alvernia. Specific guidelines and requirements are available from the Academic Success Center (ASC).