Professional Licensure Disclosure
Per Federal Title 34.668.43 (a)(5)(v) & (c) the University must make certain disclosures regarding programs that lead to professional licensure or certification.
Professional Licensure Disclosure by State
| State | Does the Program Meet the Educational Requirements for Licensure? | State Licensing Agency | Contact Number | Contact Email | State Board Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alaska | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arizona | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arkansas | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| California | NO | California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services | Northern California: (510) 620-3800 Southern California: (213) 620-6160 |
LFSscientist@cdph.ca.gov | State board website for California | The UNR MLS program does not qualify for California licensure. |
| Colorado | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Connecticut | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delaware | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| District of Columbia | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Florida | Yes | Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel | (850) 488-0595 | N/A | State board website for Florida | Program must have a license and student must have trainee license. |
| Georgia | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Guam | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hawaii | Yes | Hawaii Department of Health State Laboratory Division | (808) 453-6652 | sld.doh@doh.hawaii.gov | State board website for Hawaii | N/A |
| Idaho | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Illinois | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Indiana | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Iowa | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kansas | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kentucky | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Louisiana | Yes | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | (504) 568-6820 | licensing@lsbme.la.gov | State board website for Louisiana | N/A |
| Maine | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maryland | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Massachusetts | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Michigan | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mississippi | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missouri | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Montana | Yes | Montana Department of Commerce Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners | (406) 444-6880 | dlibsdhelp@mt.gov | State board website for Montana | N/A |
| Nebraska | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nevada | Yes | Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance | (702) 486-6515 | PBHMedLabs@health.nv.gov | State board website for Nevada | N/A |
| New Hampshire | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New Mexico | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New York | Yes | New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions | 518-474-3817 Press 1 then ext. 570 (voice) | clinlabd@mail.nysed.gov | State board website for New York | N/A |
| North Carolina | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| North Dakota | Yes | North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice | (701) 530-0199 | ndbclp@aptnd.com | State board website for North Dakota | N/A |
| Ohio | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oregon | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Puerto Rico Department of Health | 787-765-2929 | contactus@salud.pr.gov | State board website for Puerto Rico | N/A |
| Rhode Island | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| South Carolina | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| South Dakota | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tennessee | Yes | Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board | (615) 532-5128 | Medlabs.Health@tn.gov | State board website for Tennessee | N/A |
| Texas | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Utah | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vermont | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Virgin Islands | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Washington | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| West Virginia | Yes | West Virginia Department of Health, Office of Laboratory Science | (304) 558-3530 | N/A | State board website for West Virginia | N/A |
| Wisconsin | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wyoming | License not required* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Date of Last Review: 5/6/2026
* As of the time of last review, the University has been unable to identify any requirements for licensure or certification in order to practice or be employed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in this state.