Overview

Clinical Laboratory Science – Molecular Diagnostic Science from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is covering the major areas of clinical laboratory science: hematology, hemostasis, microbiology, chemistry, immunohematology and immunology. In the first year of the program, students take lecture and laboratory courses emphasizing the principles and procedures involved in laboratory testing. The second year involves advanced coursework and clinical laboratory rotations in area hospitals. The CLS program culminates in a bachelor of science degree (BSCLS).

Careers

Graduates of this program are prepared to work in the specialized area of molecular diagnostic testing. The use of molecular tests in the clinical laboratory is increasing, especially in tests to detect infectious diseases and cancer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Laboratory Methods

MCLS Biostatistics

Principles of Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Genetics and Disease

Molecular Diagnostic Science Applications

Molecular Diagnostic Science Clinical Rotation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 1283 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee (non-refundable $95.00)

Transcripts (complete, not selected courses): One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.

Current letters of recommendation

Standardized test scores

Statement of purpose

Resume/CV

Community Standards Questions

Supplemental program information

a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution

an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better

Tuition Fee

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International

24462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12231 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

24462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12231 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

12268 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6134 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Chapel Hill

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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