MS Laboratory Medicine at George Washington University

Programme overview

Medical laboratory sciences is a challenging and rewarding healthcare profession with a great impact on patient care. Working in a variety of settings, medical laboratory scientists are essential members of the health care team who provide vital information about the status and function of the body and its systems. The data obtained by medical laboratory scientists is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

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

Required coursework includes MLS 6116 Advanced Clinical Bacteriology I; MLS 6117 Advanced Clinical Bacteriology II; MLS 6119 Advanced Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology; MLS 6130 Advanced Hematology I; MLS 6131 Advanced Hematology II.

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Application information

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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