Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Science program of Rutgers University prepares students for managerial and leadership roles in clinical laboratory services and the health care industry by expanding skills in:

Advanced clinical lab science

Management/Leadership/ Strategic planning/Finance

Quality assurance/Quality improvement

Informatics

Health professions education

Research

Program Highlights

While learning valuable new advanced clinical lab science skills, students have the opportunity to interact on a one-to-one basis with faculty and colleagues from all over the country and internationally through various online asynchronous and synchronous delivery modes and technologies.

Our M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science program offers these distinguishing features:

Flexibility of anytime, anywhere education

Convenience of entirely online course offerings

Wealth of faculty expertise in clinical laboratory science

National and international guest lecturers who are experts in the field

Growing network of successful alumni

Career ladder and advanced education opportunities in the doctoral program (DCLS)

Outstanding value of competitive tuition

Highly-regarded university reputation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Diagnostics

Clinical Laboratory Data Analysis

Transitional and Outcomes Research in Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Laboratory Utilization in Quality Health Care Delivery

Health Services Issues and Trends

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 33 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional certification as Medical Laboratory Professional: MLS(ASCP)CM or equivalent

Baccalaureate degree in CLS or related science from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent

Overall minimum GPA: 3.0

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for science courses

Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework from ALL institutions attended.

Curriculum vitae or resume

Personal essay addressing career goals and reasons for pursuing the MS-CLS.

Two (2) letters of recommendation from supervisor, laboratory manager, pathologist and/or college professor who have the knowledge to evaluate the applicant’s academic and professional performance.

Personal interview (via conference call or other teleconference mode)

Proficiency in written communication to successfully complete frequent writing assignments, exams, and papers required in online course

Tuition Fee

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International

24870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 829 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

24870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 829 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

24870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 829 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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