Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Science Program offered by Texas Southern University (TSU) is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of the COPHS Department. Additionally, the undergraduate Clinical Laboratory Science Program is dedicated to providing a learning environment that fosters the transformation of a diverse population of CLS students into academically, intellectually and technically prepared Clinical Laboratory Scientists.

Program Goals

Provide an academic and experiential program following the guidelines of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 

Provide students with a comprehensive education that will facilitate successful passage on national board accreditation examinations (American Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology) 

Develop the required cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills that will support students’ success to function as a competent, entry level Clinical Laboratory Scientist. 

Prepare CLS students to assume leadership positions in the health industry 
Students will model the professional traits of an entry level healthcare practitioner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hematology
Blood Bank
Clinical Chemistry
Hemostatic Processes
Serology Practices & Procedures
Parasitology/Mycology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee $55.00
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Students must be in good standing, both academically and non-academically.
Students must have a social security number at the time of admission.
Students must pass a background check and drug screening, as well as be subject to random background and/or drug screening tests.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21416 USD / year

≈ 21416 USD / year
Out-of-State

21416 USD / year

≈ 21416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9174 USD / year

≈ 9174 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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