Overview

The curriculum emphasizes basic science, medical laboratory science, critical thinking and communication skills, including structured learning in the laboratories of clinical affiliated laboratories.

The program provides the scientific background in hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, and management necessary for a laboratory career.

This Medical Laboratory Science - Upward Mobility Program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:

Enjoy chemistry and biology

Like solving complex problems

Are detail-oriented

Are interested in caring for people's health

Appreciate working with others, as part of a team

Career Opportunities

Clinical medical laboratory scientist
Clinical specialists (clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology)
Clinical researcher

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Anatomy and Lab

Physiology and Lab

Understanding Medical Laboratory Science

Hematology I and Lab

Clinical Chemistry

MLT to MLS Transitional Experience

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

PTE Academic

44

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Chemistry Human Medicine Biochemistry View 25 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

PTE Academic

44

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Other requirements

General requirements

All pre-MLS Upward Mobility students must submit an online application and all required documents for the professional program. (Applications by fax or email will not be accepted.) Selection is competitive. In order to be considered for admission a student must submit and complete the following:

Documentation of a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a clinical laboratory.
Completion of an associate degree and certification as a CLT/MLT or equivalent.
Provision of a signed letter of support from employer, clinical facility fact sheet, and faculty fact sheet for clinical preceptor/liaison.
Confirmation of ability to meet the non-academic Essential Functions of the program
Completion of an interview with the Medical Laboratory Science Admissions Committee.
Completion of a writing assessment exercise.

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Tuition Fee

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International

10650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 355 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

10650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 355 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

10650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 355 USD per credit during 48 months.

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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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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Overview

This Medical Laboratory Science - Upward Mobility Program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:

Career Opportunities

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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