Study Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences- Advanced Master’s at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, College of Health Professions

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences provides students with advanced theoretical and technical education and prepares them to assume roles as laboratory supervisors, educators and researchers. VCU will provide students with a superior, yet flexible, course of advanced study in medical laboratory sciences. Student learning outcomes Students will demonstrate the ability to research and evaluate laboratory issues within medical laboratory sciences, formulate a research question, design a research protocol and complete a research project. Students will demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and leadership characteristics to include effective communication skills, ethical conduct and problem-solving abilities.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$33,746.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Special requirementsApplicants holding baccalaureate degrees in clinical laboratory sciences/medical technology and generalist certification by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology are eligible for the advanced masters concentration. In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the general entrance requirements for the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences for the advanced masters concentration are:Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in clinical laboratory sciences (medical technology)National certification as a medical laboratory scientist or equivalent levelMinimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for at least the last two years of undergraduate workThree letters of recommendation from employers or recent instructors addressing academic potentialSatisfactory interview

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