Medical Lab Science Certificate
The Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science provides the scientific and clinical training needed to enter the Medical Laboratory workforce.
Why choose Rowan's medical lab science program?
The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Medical Laboratory Sciences provides the scientific and clinical training needed to enter the Medical Laboratory workforce.
Students who complete this certificate will be well equipped for entry level positions in a variety of clinical settings and will accrue leadership training making them better prepared for future managerial opportunities, after working in the field.
Key considerations
**Face-to-face format starting Summer 2026 and future entry points
Quick Facts
Credits
Application Deadlines
Fall* Entry Term
Spring* Entry Term
Summer** Entry Term
Studying medical lab sciences at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Certificate of Graduate Study in Medical Laboratory Science consists of 4 courses and a total of 11-12 graduate semester hours (S.H.) offered in a hybrid format for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. This program will transition to a face-to-face format starting Summer 2026. Students may enroll in this program part-time or full-time.
The following courses make up the C.O.G.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science program.
- 4 Courses / 11-12 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Student must complete all coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Required Courses: 11 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CHEM 09500 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry | 3 |
| BBS 03500 | Hematology | 4 |
| MBS 00617 | Immunohematology | 4 |
Elective Courses: 1 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CHEM 09501 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students not in the Clinical Laboratory workforce should hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related fields.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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