Graduate Degree - Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Master of Science
| Program | Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Master of Science |
| Program Code | 3793 Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
| Program Level | Graduate |
| Award Type | Master of Science |
| Start Term | FQ85 |
| College | College of Natural Science Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs:
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| Department | Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs:
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Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
Requirements as represented in Degree Navigator are not available for this program.
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program
Graduate Study
Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Master of Science
The graduate program in clinical laboratory sciences leads to the Master of Science degree. The program emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of the laboratory sciences, encourages research that crosses traditional laboratory disciplines, and promotes innovative thinking.
The curriculum is customized to the student's interests and to supporting the project each student identifies. Students may conduct research projects with both resident and adjunct faculty.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Natural Science, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
Certification as a medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist is preferred, but not required, for admission to the master's degree program in clinical laboratory sciences.
For additional information on admission, contact the Graduate Program Director, North Kedzie Hall, 354 Farm Lane, Room 322, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824–1031.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
A total of 30 credits is required for the degree under either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis). The student's program of study must be approved by the student's academic advisor.
| Requirements for Both Plan A and Plan B: | |||||||
| 1. | Both of the following courses: | ||||||
| BLD | 801 | Medical Technology Seminar | 2 | ||||
| BLD | 811 | Fundamentals of Scientific Research | 1 | ||||
| 2. | At least 4 credits of 800-level Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics courses approved by the student's academic advisor. | ||||||
| 3. | One course in biochemistry or cell biology. | ||||||
| 4. | One 400-level or above course in statistics | ||||||
| 5. | Not more than 9 credits in 400–level courses. | ||||||
| Additional Requirements for Plan A: | |||||||
| BLD | 899 | Master's Thesis Research | 7 | ||||
| Additional Requirements for Plan B: | |||||||
| BLD | 890 | Selected Problems in Clinical Laboratory Science | 3 | ||||
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