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welcome to hartwick Medical Laboratory Science

WHY STUDY Medical Laboratory Science AT HARTWICK?

You seek a career in a dynamic and fast-growing industry. You want highly selective clinical training. You want real-world work experiences to thrive in any career path you choose.

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Here’s why our 3 + 1 medical laboratory science program stands out:

  • Immerse yourself for the first three years in coursework on the Hartwick campus.
  • Begin lab work in your first year, specializing in areas like immunology, genetics and biochemistry.
  • Gain practical experience with a year-long internship at Rochester General Hospital's Clinical Laboratory Technology program.
  • Train on state-of-the-art lab equipment.

CAREER OUTCOMES

With a projected growth of 5 percent over the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there are many ways to put your medical laboratory science studies to work in roles such as:

  • Medical laboratory scientist
  • Crime scene technologist
  • Veterinarian
  • Dentist
  • Pharmaceutical industry

WHERE WILL YOUR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE TAKE YOU?

A Career

Zachary French ’20 is a medical laboratory scientist at St. Peter’s Health Partners, St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y.


Katharine Nelson ’17 is a medical technologist at Host Healthcare, Inc. in Port Jervis, N.Y. After Hartwick, she added to her credentials with a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technology License and her Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-MLS) certification.

With Emerson Internship, First-Gen Student Gets International Experience

The scholarship allowed her to work at Lab Mamounia in Rabat, Morocco, studying immunology, serology and hematology in her laboratory internship.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Build a strong foundation in molecular, cell and organismal biology in your first year.
  • Expand your horizons with J Term experiences and real-world work opportunities that offer cross-cultural and professional exposure.
  • Your clinical internship will give you the skills to thrive in any workplace.
  • Develop your thesis with guidance from a faculty advisor and present your research at the Student Showcase.

Faculty

Alexander Sweger

Assistant Professor of Biology & Medical Laboratory Science Program Coordinator
607-431-4749

Elizabeth Karnisky, MHIA, MT (ASCP)

Clinical Associate in Medical Technology

Mary Allen

Professor of Biology
607-431-4743

Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad

Professor of Geology and Department Chair & Coordinator of Environment, Sustainability & Society
607-431-4734

Min Chung

Professor and Department Chair of Mathematics

Eric Cooper

Associate Professor of Biology
607-431-4254

John Dudek

Professor of Chemistry

Mark S. Erickson

Professor of Chemistry

Peter Fauth

Professor of Biology and Department Chair
607-431-4754

Mark Kuhlmann

Professor of Biology
607-431-4768

Andrew J. Piefer

Professor and Chair of Chemistry
607-431-4916