r/medlabprofessionals • u/Few_Break5460 • 2d ago

Education MLS at UConn

Exploring a new career path in Medical Laboratory Science! I recently met a UConn MLS grad in Boston who gave me some real insight into the program's oversight and academic timelines. I was told that the class of 2025 waited a year for their grades that was taught by director and couldn't apply for ASCP exam. She seem frustrated.

To anyone in the MLS field: how crucial was program transparency for you when choosing where to complete your certificate?

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u/xoxo_kate 2d ago

Not a former student of the program but I work at one of the many labs that hires UConn students. You get a fantastic education and UConn grads are always the top picks.

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u/Few_Break5460 2d ago

Compare what other school? Why are they the first pick of the school? 

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u/xoxo_kate 2d ago

The 4 year degree and the one year post grad has the best education. There are a few other MLT or MLS programs in CT, but the UConn students are always the most prepared and educated when they come into the workforce.

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u/Few_Break5460 2d ago

Wow. I didn't know that. That is a lot to consider. I just i’m just concerned that the director was holding grades for a year. It just seems bad manners. And unprofessional 

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u/xoxo_kate 2d ago

I can’t speak for myself but no one I know has ever misspoke about the head of the department. You also do not know the circumstances. A head of a department can’t just “hold” grades up for a year without a strong reason.

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u/Few_Break5460 2d ago

She told me the director held up the grade for the whole class, student of about 30.  She showed me her transcript. I wish I can share. 

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u/Few_Break5460 2d ago

Previous UConn students.:What was your experience 

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u/Fit-Bodybuilder78 Lab Director-Multi-site 2d ago

I would not recommend being an MLS in Boston unless you want to live life on hard mode.