MS in Clinical Laboratory Science Program Features
40 credits
Can be completed in 2 years or less
Online, in-class and hybrid formats
Instruction in infectious disease processes, surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
Training in Advanced Management Concepts confronting both internal and external challenges to the organization and in various approaches to decision making.
Explores ethical principles required for professional infection control conduct required by law
Clinical experience integrated into the course offerings
Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 5600 North River Rd., Suite 720 Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119 Phone: 773-714-8880 or 847-939-3597
MS in Clinical Laboratory Science Outcomes MS in CLS graduates are prepared to:
Perform the full range of clinical laboratory tests in areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular, analytical tests of body fluids and other emerging diagnostics with accuracy.
Develop a sound scientific knowledge foundation to be prepared and able to interpret, analyze and evaluate scientific knowledge in clinical practice.
Sit for the certification examination for medical laboratory scientists administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC).
Emerge prepared for careers in medical, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories, research, forensics, and medicine.
Apply scientific principles, such as physiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, laboratory principles, and methodology to the clinical setting.
Confirm abnormal results, verify and execute quality control procedures and develop solutions.