No, clinical placements are not required for Ohio State’s online MLT to MLS program. This flexible format allows you to leverage your current work experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) while completing your Bachelor of Science degree. You can continue working with your current employer and apply your real-world skills directly to your coursework with no additional clinical hours needed.

Certified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) who have completed an associate’s degree who wish to pursue further education to earn their bachelor’s degree should apply. This program will leverage the work experience and previous college credit you have to put towards completing a bachelor of science degree. By completing this program you will be prepared to sit for the ASCP certification exam through route 2 eligibility, given you also meet the years of experience requirement.