Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of Science

The clinical laboratory sciences program holds accreditation through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. The most recent accreditation visit extended accreditation until 2027.

Graduates of the clinical laboratory sciences program receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) national certification exam. This certification is recognized across the country and enables graduates to practice in any state.

Successful completion of the courses leading to the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and passing the ASCP national certification exam allow graduates to apply to the New York State Department of Education for a license to practice as a clinical laboratory technologist. In addition, graduates who go on to practice in other states with licensure laws are eligible to apply for that state’s license, based on passing the certification exam.

Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. St. John’s University has not determined requirements for individual states beyond New York. If you reside or plan to reside outside New York you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency in that state to seek information and guidance before beginning the program.

To earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, students complete 138 credits, including core, major-sequence and elective requirements, as outlined below. For more information about courses, please see the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences section of our Undergraduate Bulletin.

The faculty expressly reserves the right to make alterations in the curriculum consistent with the profession's needs.

First Year 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Second Year 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fourth Year

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

For admission to the professional phase of St. John's University Program of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the prospective student must be familiar with progression criteria.

Students must maintain a 2.30 overall (science and math) GPA in the pre-professional courses to progress within their major. A 2.30 or higher overall GPA is required for a student to progress into the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program's professional phase. Before entering the professional year, students are required to complete an application packet and subsequently participate in an interview as part of their progression process. Acceptance into the professional year is contingent upon the fulfillment of all established criteria. All pre-professional courses must be completed before entering the program's professional phase.

Within the professional phase, students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.30, earn a letter grade of C+ or greater in each didactic and clinical course, and adhere to the attendance policy to progress from semester to semester.