Undergraduate Studies

Biotc Major (Clinical Laboratory Science Option)

The Clinical Laboratory Science Option (CLS) of the Biotechnology major is offered for students who enjoy laboratory work and who would consider a career as a scientist in the laboratory of a hospital or physician group practice.  CLS graduates also work in reference labs and in industry.  CLS positions typically call for certified individuals.  To become certified, students must possess a BS degree, have completed a formal clinical education program and pass a national test to demonstrate mastery of the sciences they will practice.  Thus, the CLS option requires a 10 month period of course work at an affiliated School of Clinical Laboratory Science.  This is undertaken during the senior year after students have completed all the basic science and general education courses of their undergraduate program.  Current affiliations exist with Mt. Nittany Medical Center and with Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.  Graduates enjoy outstanding job opportunities in the clinical environment as well as in the industrial sector – even in times of recession.

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