Overview

The categorical concentration of the Master of Science program provides specialized study, including a clinical practicum, in one of the following areas: clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology or immunohematology.

Student learning outcomes

Students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences, categorical concentration program from Virginia Commonwealth University will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of laboratory tests.

Students will demonstrate the ability to research and evaluate laboratory issues within medical laboratory sciences, formulate a research question, design a research protocol and complete a research project.

Students will demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and leadership characteristics to include effective communication skills, ethical conduct and problem-solving abilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Seminar

Research Methodology in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Health System Organization, Financing and Performance

Mass Spectrometry

Advanced Hematology

Theoretical Blood Banking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

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International applicants must submit their applications no later than one month before the deadlines for nationals

Language

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Microbiology Health Sciences View 427 other Masters in Chemistry in United States

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology or chemistry (Other majors may be approved with 12 credits of biology and 12 credits of chemistry completed.)

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for at least the last two years of undergraduate work

Three letters of recommendation from recent instructors or professional references from the applicant’s intended field of study addressing the applicant’s academic and professional abilities and preparation for graduate study

Satisfactory interview

Essential functions in clinical laboratory sciences

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Out-of-State

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
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In-State

17790 USD / year

≈ 17790 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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Delivered

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