Clinical Laboratory Science

Are you a science-minded individual who would like to use sophisticated equipment in a laboratory setting to analyze blood and tissue to detect for disease?

Clinical laboratory scientists, also known as medical laboratory scientists and medical technologists, are vital members of the health care team who perform the tests that inform the diagnoses and help direct the treatments. The clinical laboratory science program from the College of Allied Health Sciences' Department of Undergraduate Health Professions helps prepare students for a variety of pathways.

Augusta University is Georgia's Health Sciences Center of Excellence, and we offer an experience like no other. Join us to become tomorrow's health care professional today.

• Please submit an application first, then send all additional documents to us. (Do not send accompanying documents to us if you have not submitted an application first.)
• Pay the $55 non-refundable application processing fee.
• Please make sure that you submit your application and additional documents prior to the assigned application deadline. (Your application will be incomplete if you submit documents after the application deadline.)

Clinical laboratory scientists are employed in general hospital laboratories, physicians' offices, private labs, the armed forces, public health, medical research programs and pharmaceutical labs.

With more job openings than job seekers, employment opportunities are excellent and expected to grow faster than the average rate. In a clinical setting, beginning salaries for recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory services average $61,860.

At Augusta University, you notice your life changing from day one. You discover classes that challenge you, meet faculty members who inspire you, and dive into work that fulfills you. You make friends from around the city, the country, and the world. And thanks to all those hands-on, real-world opportunities that we’re known for, you grow more skillful, knowledgeable, curious, and confident every day.

We invite you to join JagNation and experience a real education for your real life.

Any individual who applies for admission to Augusta University shall pay a non-refundable application fee. Please note that for Health Science, Graduate, and Professional programs, you must be on track or have completed requirements in accordance with the specific program. If you do not meet pre-requisites and are applying for regular admission, please select the appropriate degree seeking category.

An incoming freshman is any senior in high school or a student who has finished high school and has not attended another college since high school.