Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientists are detectives and problem solvers who use their knowledge and technical skills to conduct a wide variety of medical laboratory tests and then correlate the results with disease processes. They are experts in monitoring quality-control programs and also possess the technical skills to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.

The Medical Laboratory Science program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an intensive course of study that combines classroom lectures with laboratory demonstrations and hands-on technical experience. As MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the largest cancer centers in the world, our students are exposed to numerous special techniques, including bone marrow interpretation, flow cytometry, working with tumor markers and a variety of molecular techniques.

Careers

Medical Laboratory Scientists are in high demand nationwide in clinical and diagnostic industry laboratories and educational programs. Career paths include developing new diagnostic techniques, managing laboratory information systems and freelance consulting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology Student Lab

Immunohematology Student Lab

Diagnostic Microbiology

Immunohematology

Management and Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

69 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Microbiology View 512 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum overall GPA, prerequisite GPA, and prerequisite science GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale is required for application. Meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee acceptance

Prerequisite coursework

Online application, including essay

Three professional recommendation forms

Official transcript from each college attended

TOEFL exam scores for international applicants

Foreign college transcript should include a course-by-course and grade-by-grade evaluation from an approved agency

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

15672 SHP / year

≈ 15672 SHP / year
Out-of-State

15672 SHP / year

≈ 15672 SHP / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3106 SHP / year

≈ 3106 SHP / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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