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Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Microbiology for Medical Laboratory Science (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

The online post-baccalaureate certificate in microbiology for medical laboratory science is designed for those seeking to advance their career and become board certified as a laboratory technologist. Program participants learn to analyze blood, urine, tissue, and other body specimens to detect, diagnose and treat disease, as well as the latest molecular techniques to investigate and determine the causes of disease. Coursework can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. The clinical practicum is usually taken on a full-time basis upon completion of didactic coursework.

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

What you will study

Clinical rotations are completed at an approved clinical site and vary in length, lasting between one to four weeks each.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale Completed coursework - All required courses must be completed with a C grade (C- grades and lower do not transfer) or better at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning: a combination of 30 semester hours of Biology and Chemistry coursework including Microbiology with Lab. *Please be prepared to provide unofficial transcripts to determine program admissibility. A written personal - statement Statement of Purpose (Applicants must include a 250-500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study at GW, your academic objectives, career goals and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, relevant t

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.

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