
Overview
The Medical Laboratory Science B.Sc program cat George Mason University is a profession of highly knowledgeable and skilled individuals who perform clinical laboratory tests on blood, other body fluids, or tissue samples.
This is a critical part of health care, as the results obtained by these laboratory tests are vital tools for physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Key Features
- People trained as medical laboratory scientists may work in a variety of settings. Many work in clinical laboratories in large medical centers, hospitals, or clinics. Some do research in industrial, public health, or medical laboratories.
- Others teach in hospitals, colleges, or universities. An MLS may practice as a generalist, using knowledge in several of the scientific disciplines, or may specialize in one scientific area in larger hospitals.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Cell Structure and Function
- Biostatistics for Biology Majors
- General Genetics
- Science Writing
- Biology of Microorganisms
- Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Freshman Priority Application Deadline (for Spring Semester) October 1
- Regular Decision Deadline(for Fall Semester) February 1
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application and application fee. Mason accepts the Common Application and George Mason University’s Undergraduate Application for Admission.
- Certified official, original transcripts from all secondary schools as well as official results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams taken. A certified English translation must be submitted for any documents not already in English.
- Official scores from SAT or ACT. International students have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application or apply Score Optional.
- Secondary School Report (PDF) and counselor recommendations. We suggest sending two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a high school counselor and one from a teacher.
- An optional, but strongly encouraged Personal Statement or Essay of approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to attend university study.
- Resume for any applicant with gaps in enrollment.
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International
42450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1415 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
42450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1415 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
12240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 408 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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