MS Health Science in the Field of Biomedical Laboratory Science at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science in health sciences in biomedical laboratory science provides a high-quality education for health professionals through the use of a creative and innovative online format. The curriculum includes a combination of courses focused on leadership, research, current biotechnology, and ethics. The program prepares students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for management or leadership positions within the clinical laboratory, research positions in public health microbiology laboratories, biotechnology companies, government agencies, blood banks, and research institutes.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Graduate Programs, School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

21 credits in graduate-level Health Sciences Programs (HSCI) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) courses approved by the program director.

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Entry requirements

Transcripts required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes. If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts; translations alone will not be accepted. Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles,

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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