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
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Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 1283 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12231 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
24462 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12231 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
12268 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6134 USD per semester during 24 months.
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