Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science degree allows you to take the next step in your career all while continuing to work and gain experience in the field. With coursework related to laboratory education, management and leadership, the curriculum can be tailored to meet your own individual career goals.

Why Study Medical Laboratory Science at University of North Dakota?

The U.S. Department of Labor has identified Medical Laboratory Science as a “critical need” occupation. Become a leader of this group of medical professionals providing diagnostic results to physicians and patients.

Online, Asynchronous Courses

Want to keep working while completing an advanced degree? Can’t relocate in order to take on-campus classes? Work an unpredictable schedule or an off-shift? The program offers online, mostly asynchronous (only five synchronous sessions throughout the entire degree) coursework that allows you to complete courses from any location, at any time of day. You can finish the degree while working anywhere in the world, or with a full or unpredictable schedule.

Flexible Scheduling & Course Plans

Need flexibility in course scheduling to accommodate personal, work or family commitments that may arise? Have a major life event or a busy time at work coming up, and aren’t sure if you will be able to handle coursework on top of it? Our flexible scheduling model allows you to choose how many courses you take each semester. Additionally, faculty advisors will help you customize a course plan that accommodates your needs while also facilitating timely graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Clinical Immunology

Advanced Laboratory Practice: Financial Management

Advanced Molecular Diagnostics

Current Trends and Issues in Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Education: Assessment and Accreditation

Professional Communication in the Medical Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree and successful completion of the MLS (NCA), MT (ASCP) certification examinations (include proof of certification with School of Graduate Studies application).

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work.

Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

At least two years of prior work experience in a medical laboratory is preferred (include a resume of applicable work experience with School of Graduate Studies application).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12034 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12034 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12034 USD / year

≈ 12034 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Why Study Medical Laboratory Science at University of North Dakota?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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