San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science in San Francisco United States | San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
|
San Francisco United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,168
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The SF State Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Internship Certificate program equips students with essential theoretical knowledge and hands-on training for careers in hospitals, clinics, or biomedical research settings. This post-baccalaureate program readies participants to sit for the national certification exam to become Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Furthermore, the program holds full accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and satisfies all educational requirements for CLS licensure through California's Laboratory Field Services (LFS). Designed to foster analytical abilities, the curriculum prepares graduates for making both clinical and managerial decisions within today's dynamic healthcare landscape.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a major in microbiology, biology, or another related field. Students with international degrees should check the CLS website for more information
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better, or a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter-units).
International students must score at least 80 on the internet-based
TOEFL, or a 550 on the paper-based test with a Test of Written English
(TWE) of at least 4.
Science course preparation that includes courses in hematology, immunology, medical microbiology, quantitative chemistry analysis, biochemistry, physics, and college-level mathematics.
Eligibility for a trainee license from the State of California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services.
A complete application form and three letters of reference.
Proof of health insurance
Background checks may be required
Earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university in related science major of microbiology, biology or equivalent.
IELTS - 6.5
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better, or a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter-units).
International students must score at least 80 on the internet-based
TOEFL, or a 550 on the paper-based test with a Test of Written English
(TWE) of at least 4.
Science course preparation that includes courses in hematology, immunology, medical microbiology, quantitative chemistry analysis, biochemistry, physics, and college-level mathematics.
Eligibility for a trainee license from the State of California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services.
A complete application form and three letters of reference.
Proof of health insurance
Background checks may be required
Earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university in related science major of microbiology, biology or equivalent.
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
15,168