Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Clinical Laboratory Science, is Indiana University South Bend’s answer to the Medical Laboratory Science needs of the Michiana Region.  Providing entry-level preparation for work in the clinical laboratory performing procedures on patient-derived biological specimens.  Clinical laboratory personnel are categorized according to specialty areas: blood banking, chemistry, cytology, immunology, hematology, histology, microbiology, and phlebotomy.  Students participating in this program will train in the newly renovated Riverside Hall laboratory science facility and work with clinical experts at The Medical Foundation in South Bend. 

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Concentration Objectives

In order to fulfill the requirements of a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in health promotion and promote the overall program goals,
graduates of the Health Sciences degree at Indiana University South Bend will be able to:

• Synthesize the fundamental biological sciences necessary for integration into clinical laboratory diagnostics
• Have entry-level professional  knowledge in the most common areas of the clinical lab, including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalyses, Clinical Microbiology, and Blood banking
• Understand the professional, ethical, and practical responsibilities of laboratorians in the interdisciplinary health care team
• Be prepared to sit for the national certification exam offered through the ASCP BOC

Academic Advising

College policy on advising requires that students meet with their academic advisors at least once each year, and in some departments, prior to each semester’s to
enrollment. Advising holds are placed on all Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences students prior to advance registration and are released following advising
appointments. Students with a declared major are advised in their academic units. To determine who your advisor is and how to contact them, see One.IU.

Degree Requirements

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science must complete 120 credits including:

• IU South Bend Dwyer College of Health Sciences Campuswide General Education Curriculum (15 cr.)
• Biomedical Sciences Requirements (46 cr.)
• Social Sciences Requirements (3 cr.)
• Major concentration requirements (57 cr.)

Major Requirements

Students should make an appointment with their advisor for specific degree requirements.