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The Carver College of Medicine partners with Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa, to offer the major in medical laboratory science. The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. All graduates are eligible for national certification examinations in medical laboratory science.

Undergraduate study in medical laboratory science is guided by the academic rules and procedures outlined in the Carver College of Medicine section of the Catalog. Because the Carver College of Medicine partners with Allen College for the medical laboratory science major, students are not held to the University of Iowa in-residence requirement.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in medical laboratory science requires a minimum of 124 s.h., including 84 s.h. of preparatory study and 40 s.h. in the professional (clinical) program, which consists of 11 months of didactic and practical instruction and clinical rotations. Students must maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.70 in all courses for the major and in all University of Iowa courses.

The demand for medical laboratory scientists (MLS) is much greater than the number of people qualified to fill the positions, so MLS graduates have numerous employment opportunities nationwide. They consistently find employment before or very soon after graduation.

Opportunities for advancement include positions such as lab manager, computer specialist, technical specialist, or sales/instrument representative. An advanced degree in basic sciences, medicine, hospital administration, or business can expand earning potential.

Graduates often enjoy diverse work environments, including labs in hospitals, research institutions, public health facilities, forensic units, pharmaceutical companies, or working in the armed forces. They have an impact in the field as integral members of health care teams, providing information essential for the treatment and prevention of disease.