Overview

This Clinical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is designed for laboratory professionals who wish to deepen their scientific knowledge, prepare for teaching roles, or advance in administrative roles.

Key features

Upon completion of the UNC–Chapel Hill master in clinical laboratory science – medical laboratory science track, MLS graduates will be prepared to:

Serve as leaders in the clinical laboratory profession in technical, educational, research, and administrative roles.

Critically analyze professional literature and apply that information in work settings.

Communicate effectively with health care providers and the public.

Continue to learn throughout their professional careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urinalysis and Body Fluids

Urinalysis Laboratory

Biochemistry

Hematology

Immunology

Special Pathogens

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have either:

a baccalaureate degree and certification as a medical laboratory scientist MLS(ASCP) or medical technologist M.T.(ASCP) or equivalent U.S. certification. (Applicants who are eligible for certification must schedule the exam so that certification can be obtained by the first fall semester of the MLS program.)

a baccalaureate degree in a biological science and certification as an MLT(ASCP), or equivalent U.S. certification, plus two years full-time* experience working in the U.S. or Canada in an accredited** clinical laboratory within the last four years.

a baccalaureate degree in a biological science and U.S. certification in a specialty area (e.g., HT, CT, or categorical certification) plus two years full-time* experience working in the U.S. or Canada in an accredited** clinical laboratory within the last four years.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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