MHS Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The MHS CDS program prepares clinical professionals for leadership in three distinct contexts: Health care facilities, higher education programs preparing entry-to-practice health care professionals, and health care industry. Students will build on their unique disciplinary knowledge and expand their foundation as leaders while tailoring a program specific to their individual career aspirations. The MHS CDS offers three emphasis areas: Medical Laboratory Science, Imaging Sciences, and Respiratory Therapy.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Department: Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The Master of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Science is a 30 credit-credit hour (minimum) online, graduate program designed to be completed part-time by practicing health care professionals who are employed full time. Interprofessional core courses (9 credit hours) offer practical preparation for effective team functioning.

Career pathways

Leadership electives (minimum 12 credit hours) offer preparation for one of three career paths: Health care facilities (hospitals, clinics); higher education programs preparing entry-to-practice health care professionals (colleges, universities); or health care industry (medical equipment or pharmaceutical sales and customer support). Emphasis area electives (minimum 6 credit hours) prepare students for one or more advanced professional credentials.

Official programme page

Application information

USD 19,590 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (30 credit hours at $653.00 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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