MCLS Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Laboratory Science track) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

Master of Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Laboratory Science Track (MLS Program) The master of clinical laboratory science – medical laboratory science track (MLS program) prepares certified laboratory professionals to be leaders in the field through advanced coursework in molecular diagnostics, research design, laboratory administration, and educational methods. This program is designed for laboratory professionals who wish to deepen their scientific knowledge, prepare for teaching roles, or advance in administrative roles.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Division of Clinical Laboratory Science | Study mode: part-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

Students complete 27 credit hours of required courses and 6 credits of electives, primarily web-based, culminating in a capstone project; full-time or part-time study is allowed.

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Entry requirements

MCLS–MLS Admissions Requirements Applicants must have either: a baccalaureate degree and certification as a medical laboratory scientist MLS(ASCP) or medical technologist M.T.(ASCP) or equivalent U.S. certification. (Applicants who are eligible for certification must schedule the exam so that certification can be obtained by the first fall semester of the MLS program.) OR a baccalaureate degree in a biological science and certification as an MLT(ASCP), or equivalent U.S. certification, plus two years full-time* experience working in the U.S. or Canada in an accredited** clinical laboratory within the last four years. OR a baccalaureate degree in a biological science and U.S. certification in a specialty area (e.g., HT, CT, or categorical certification) plus two years full-time* experience working in the U.S. or Canada in an accredited** clinical laboratory within the last four years.

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.

Graduate applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration. The GRE is not required for the Master of Applied Professional Studies.

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

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