Overview

Medical Laboratory Science disciplines include clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology and molecular biology. Medical laboratory professionals generate accurate lab results that aid in detecting cancer, diabetes, infections and toxins.

What Will I Learn?

Medical Laboratory Science students at the University of Southern Mississippi will learn.

Clinical Bacteriology: The identification of pathogenic microorganisms and susceptibility to antimicrobial agents.
Clinical Chemistry: The analysis of body fluids for chemical analytes such as glucose and cholesterol.
Clinical Hematology: The study of blood cells including abnormalities, with emphasis on procedures of laboratory examination.
Clinical Immunohematology: The theory and techniques of donor selection, processing blood for transfusion and resolving incompatibilities due to unexpected antibodies.
Principals of Clinical Administration and Education: Introduction of basic principles of laboratory administration and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Laboratory Science
Phlebotomy
Safety for Health Care Settings
Clinical Laboratory Calculations
Professional Communication in Medical Lab Science
Professional Communication Laboratory
Clinical Bacteriology
Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Human Medicine Health Sciences View 2282 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Tuition Fee

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International

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9340 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for West Hattiesburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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