In 1926, the Medical Technology Program (Clinical Laboratory Science, CLS) was established at Michigan State University. Our goal is to prepare and train individuals to successfully work in a clinical environment with an emphasis on laboratory sciences for the healthcare profession. Our structured program focuses its strength by building a strong foundation of expertise by building knowledge while using the basic sciences like chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics. Clinical Laboratory Science is a challenging career as well as a satisfying and demanding profession for persons with an interest in the application of the basic sciences to the clinical diagnosis of disease. Clinical laboratory scientists contribute to the development and application of new technologies for the improved diagnosis of pathologic conditions. Specific courses focus on all of the major clinical disciplines including:

Hematology

Immunology/immunohematology

Hemostasis

Clinical microbiology, clinical chemistry

body fluids

Each course is designed to prepare students for their roles as laboratorians. In addition, students are introduced to the emerging discipline of molecular pathology and the role that it is beginning to play in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.

In 2008, the program formerly known as the Medical Technology Program, changed its name to Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program. This change would now help encompass a broader spectrum of disciplines and properly align our program with the needs of the healthcare industry and professional organizations.

Besides our majors, our students are comprised from many different disciplines including Veterinary Medicine, Human Medicine, College of Nursing, Osteopathic Medicine, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Microbiology. Our program compliments each of the above disciplines and makes future clinicians stronger diverse individuals with a potential to be extremely marketable and successful.