MS in Medical Laboratory Science
Advance your career with Rowan's M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. This 32–34 credit program prepares graduates for leadership in clinical lab settings.
Why choose Rowan's medical laboratory sciences program?
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science will provide advanced scientific, analytical, and administrative training preparing graduates for leadership careers in Medical Laboratory Science. Students who complete this degree will be well equipped for managerial positions in a variety of medical laboratory settings.
The program is designed both for students holding a science degree who wish to enter the field of Medical Laboratory Science, with aspirations of attaining leadership positions or for those already working in the field.
Most courses are offered in the evenings allowing working individuals to complete the program and it can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The final one semester practicum requires a full-time, in-person commitment.
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Studying medical laboratory sciences at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science consists of 9-10 courses and a total of 32-34 graduate semester hours (S.H.). Students may enroll in this program part-time or full-time.
The following courses make up the M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science program.
- 9-10 Courses / 32-34 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Graduation will require completion of all coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Required Courses: 28 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| BIOL 03500 | Advanced Hematology | 4 |
| BIOL 03501 or MBS 00617 | Advanced Immunology or Immunohematology | 4 |
| BIOL 01507 | Advanced Molecular Microbiology | 4 |
| BBS 03503 | Lab Administration | 3 |
| CHEM 09500 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 09502 | Quality Assurance | 3 |
| BBS 03502 | Practicum | 6 |
| CHEM 05502 | Clinical Laboratory Science Seminar | 1 |
Elective Courses: 1-2 electives required (4 credits minimum)
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CHEM 07593 | Regulatory Affairs | 3 |
| CHEM 07594 | GLP/GMP Techniques | 3 |
| CHEM 09501 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| INTR 06502 | Responsible Conduct, Rigor and Reproducibility in Science | 3 |
| MBS 00630 or MCB 01538 & MCB L1538 |
Immunology (no lab) or Graduate Immunology (lab) | 3-4 |
| MHP 00611 | Histology I: Basic Cell Types | 3 |
| STAT 04501 | Clinical Statistics | 3 |
| MHP 00613 | Histology III: Organ Systems | 3 |
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.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
The Admissions Committee will review and define all acceptable course equivalencies and transfer credits, as well as all required remaining coursework, for each incoming transfer student.
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
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students not in the Medical 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
- One Letter of Recommendation. The official Recommendation Form is recommended.
- Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (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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