弗吉尼亚联邦大学

Program options

The department offers three concentrations in the master's degree program in clinical laboratory sciences.

Advanced Master's Concentration in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Students holding a baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory sciences/medical technology and generalist certification by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. or the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathologists are eligible for the advanced master's concentration. Candidates may specialize and complete a project or thesis in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology or molecular diagnostics. In addition to the basic science requirement, each student will choose an area of secondary emphasis in biomedical research, education, management or business.

Categorical Master's Concentration in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The categorical master's concentration is designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in biology or chemistry. This concentration provides specialized study, including a clinical practicum, in one of the following areas: clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology or immunohematology. A project or thesis is required. Upon completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to take a national certification examination in the area in which they performed their concentrated study.

Accelerated Master's Concentration in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The accelerated master's concentration integrates undergraduate and graduate coursework and leads to the awarding of a BS and a MS degree simultaneously. Upon completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to take the national certification examinations for a CLS/MT generalist. Students pursuing the Accelerated Master's concentration must initially qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.