Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Laboratory Medicine in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,707
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as the leading educational and research hub for fundamental and clinical laboratory sciences across the WWAMI region (encompassing Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). Their Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine equips graduates for leadership roles in clinical labs, research facilities, and diagnostic or pharmaceutical companies. The program mandates a minimum of 38 credits, including nine thesis credits, for completion. While full-time medical lab professionals usually finish in two years, those with bachelor's degrees in chemistry, microbiology, or biology (without medical lab experience) may require three years to graduate.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine Program accepts both certified medical laboratory scientists and college graduates with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, microbiology or biology or other scientific discipline. The program is highly competitive for students who are not ASCP certified.
Achievement of a 3.0 grade point average in the last 90 graded quarter credits or the last 60 graded semester credits
Additional requirements for medical laboratory scientists (MLS/MT) or medical laboratory technicians (MLT) or with significant experience in a clinical laboratory:
Certification as a medical laboratory scientist in one's country of origin, i.e. MLS or equivalent, or as an MLT or equivalent, or as a specialist in a clinical laboratory field is strongly recommended. Individuals not certified as an MLS in the United States are encouraged to seek ASCPi certification.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,707