Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical laboratory science is the allied health profession
of those who perform the major laboratory
diagnostic tests in hospitals, clinics, and research laboratories. Mary Baldwin College offers a major in
clinical laboratory science in affiliation with Augusta
Health in Fishersville, MCV/VCU,
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, and Roanoke
Memorial Hospital (Carilion).
Students complete all
MBC graduation and requirements of the major on
campus before beginning the clinical year at one of
the affiliated schools. All hospitals are fully accredited,
and their schools of clinical laboratory science
are approved by the National Accrediting Agency
for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). Upon
completion of all Mary Baldwin College graduation
requirements, including requirements for this major
and the clinical year, the student graduates with a
bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin College and a
major in clinical laboratory science.
Clinical Laboratory Science is a part of MBC's School of Education, Health, and Social Work and is available through the College for Women and Adult Degree Program in Staunton.