Medical Lab Sciences

If you are fascinated by science, have an investigative mind, are detail-oriented, and possess critical thinking skills, the Medical Laboratory Sciences Programs are for you! Start with an Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology or continue your education through a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, choosing whichever path fits your career goals best.

Medical Laboratory Technology, A.S.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program of Maine offers the start in one of healthcare’s most essential roles. Learn how to perform the the diagnostic tests clinicians depend on — with hands-on sim lab training, statewide lecture access, and a supervised hospital practicum. All MLT lectures are available via Zoom.

Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

If you’re already a board certified MLT, jump into our Medical Laboratory Science Online Program of Maine to advance your credentials without stepping away from your career. Complete your degree fully online, no campus visits or additional clinical rotations needed.

Both programs are a collaborative effort between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta, developed in partnership with hospital laboratories across the state.

Apply to the MLS (BS) program: Our application portal is currently updating. To apply right now without waiting, please contact Admissions at umpi-admissions@maine.edu or (207) 768-9532 for direct assistance.

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Program Highlights

Our Vision

The Medical Laboratory Sciences program is committed to meeting medical laboratories’ employment needs and providing quality continuing education to laboratory professionals in our service area and beyond.

Be a Diagnostic Detective

The laboratory is where medical mysteries are solved. MLTs provide valuable data that helps to determine the presence or absence of disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Complete Your MLS Degree on the Go

Featuring accelerated 7-week course blocks, our MLS Program is built for real life and real schedules. Build on your expertise, strengthen your credentials, and expand your scope of practice completely online.

Solving Maine’s Lab Shortage

Nearly 40% of the current lab workforce is within 10 years of retirement. UMPI & UMA offers Maine’s only MLT-to-MLS program—built to help address the lab workforce shortage and advance diagnostic care in communities statewide.

Program Outcomes

Program outcome measures consistently exceed accreditation benchmarks for graduation rates, certification exam pass rates, and graduate placement rates.

Professionalism in Practice

The MLS Program of Maine builds workplace-ready professionalism into the student experience. Students develop accountability, judgment, and attention to detail through real-world standards and clear expectations.

Accreditation

The MLT Program of Maine is accredited by:
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
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National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The MLS Online Program of Maine is seeking NAACLS accreditation. Student eligibility to take some certification examinations may depend on whether or not the program achieves “serious applicant” status.

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Financial Aid Scholarships & Awards

Our Vision

In our Medical Laboratory Sciences programs, faculty are committed to providing exceptional education and training that builds entry-level competencies across core lab disciplines – from blood banking and microbiology to hematology and clinical chemistry. Guided by our vision – “Providing Quality MLT & MLS Education to Communities Across the State of Maine and Beyond” – we prepare graduates to support patient care wherever they’re needed.

Be a Diagnostic Detective

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) play a critical role in patient care by producing accurate lab results that help inform diagnosis and treatment. Using advanced biomedical instruments and highly skilled manual techniques, MLTs analyze blood and other specimens, verify accuracy, and deliver the data providers depend on. An estimated 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory results.

EXPECT an education tailored to your needs

Complete Your MLS Degree on the Go

UMPI’s online MLS program is built for working, certified MLTs, recognizing existing certification and professional experience – without additional clinical rotations or practicums. With seven-week course blocks and flexible, asynchronous coursework, students can keep working while expanding their scope of practice. Full-time and part-time options make it easy to move at a pace that fits busy schedules.