Overview

The Medical Laboratory Science program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides students with the foundation to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, and other specialized medical science fields. Graduates are essential in the analysis, prevention, and diagnosis of diseases through advanced clinical laboratory skills.

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

Our Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science helps students pursue a rewarding career in a variety of clinical laboratory settings. At UTRGV, a MLS degree provides a core foundation for students planning on applying to graduate school, medical/dental school, or other professional degrees.

Careers

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Technologists Blood Bank Technologists

Hematology Technologists
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hematology
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology
Clinical Microbiology
Advanced Immunology
Method Development and Research
Clinical Practicum
Medical Laboratory Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications completed after the priority deadline will still be considered for the application term, but processing times is longer

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through ApplyTexas.org. 
Submit $50 application fee through the online portal.
Submit proof of English language proficiency by one of the following companies: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), DUOLINGO English Test, IELTS, or Pearson PTE Academic unless you qualify for an exemption.
Applicants who attended a foreign institution must send their transcript to get evaluated by one of the following companies:  The Evaluation Company, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), World Education Services (WES), or International Education Evaluation (IEE) and have the evaluation sent to UTRGV directly from the company.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Out-of-State

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 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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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Texas City

Funding

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