The work of the medical laboratory scientist is directly related to the study and diagnosis of the patient's health. This study aimed to understand the opinion of medical laboratory scientists regarding their academic training. The research had the participation of pharmacists who work as medical laboratory scientists. The collected data were analyzed using the content analysis technique and divided into two categories: academic training and clinical analysis training. The result shows that practical classes during the undergraduate course are of paramount importance, as they allow the future medical laboratory scientist to develop skills and attitudes linked to knowledge. It was also found that theoretical knowledge provides the basis for the practice and that the training of the medical laboratory scientist shall prioritize the context where he/she will be proactively inserted in the multiprofessional teams and in society.