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Why NMU should be your “university of choice” when pursuing a career in Laboratory Medicine:

NMU is the only program nationwide with 5 NAACLS-Accredited Clinical Laboratory Science programs

We are 1 of 3 universities in the nation to offer degrees in both Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics.

Our program features a “laddering” curriculum, which allows students to seamlessly continue their education in laboratory medicine, from certificate to associate degree to bachelor’s degree.

Experienced Faculty- our faculty cumulatively has over 75 years of clinical experience!!

Exceptional Clinical Affiliates- our students perform their sophomore and senior internships at prestigious healthcare organizations.

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Outstanding Student Awards

Kelsey Johnson Named Outstanding Student Practitioner

Kelsey was selected for the Outstanding Student Practitioner Award for her exemplary professionalism while on her clinical internship at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, MI. Kelsey is continuing her education and will complete the BS degree in Laboratory Medicine in December 2013.

Demand in the Field
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2020, the United States will need 42,900 more clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists and clinical/medical laboratory technicians than it did in 2010. Job growth is expected to be 11% for technologists and 15% for technicians. Start your clinical sciences degree today! Bureau of Labor Statistics Suggested Citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at: Bureau of Labor Statistics Handbook

Demand in the Field

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2020, the United States will need 42,900 more clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists and clinical/medical laboratory technicians than it did in 2010. student in lab Job growth is expected to be 11% for technologists and 15% for technicians. Start your clinical sciences degree today!

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Suggested Citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at:

Bureau of Labor Statistics Handbook

Job Growth in Laboratory Science
The job outlook for laboratory science is quickly growing and NMU is the only university that offers 5 accredited / approved programs by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. Learn more

Cytogenetic and Molecular Pathology Laboratory
The Marquette General Hospital-NMU cytogenetic and molecular pathology laboratory, located on campus, has been accredited by the College of American Pathologists. The lab offers comprehensive diagnostic services in all types of chromosome studies, including cancer cytogentics, congenital disorders, prenatal diagnosis and high-resolution chromosome analysis.

Cytogenetic and Molecular Pathology Laboratory

Student in MGH cytogenetics lab

The Marquette General Hospital-NMU cytogenetic and molecular pathology laboratory, located on campus, has been accredited by the College of American Pathologists. The lab offers comprehensive diagnostic services in all types of chromosome studies, including cancer cytogentics, congenital disorders, prenatal diagnosis and high-resolution chromosome analysis.