Overview

You’ll learn to develop methods, instruments, and procedures for medical applications and data analysis, and to prepare and analyze medical samples.

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from National University includes the academic prerequisites for a California Department of Health trainee application to the Laboratory Field Services Branch of the California Department of Health for a trainee License. Once students graduate they must successfully complete a 52 week CLS training program on their own prior to applying for the exam for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Program Learning Outcomes

Assess clinical laboratory practice and procedure by applying the knowledge of technical skills and theory obtained.

Identify problems in the clinical laboratory and establish a course of action to correct them.

Distinguish among laboratory methods which use advanced analytical, immunological, microbiological, hematological, and molecular techniques.

Evaluate laboratory procedure theory, methodology, and results.

Utilize critical thinking skills in Clinical Laboratory situations.

Produce written work of the standards required by employers in the industry or post graduate programs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Biochemistry

Quantitative Analysis

Clinical Immunology

Molecular Diagnostics

Clinical Virology

Clinical Microbiology

Clinical Hematology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Year-round enrollment. The admission team reviews applications year-round.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 263 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All entering undergraduate students without prior college level English and/or Math courses must take the ACCUPLACER mathematics and English evaluation as part of the admissions process.
High school graduates transferring from regionally accredited colleges and universities are admitted as degree students if their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. Applicants with a GPA below 2.0 may be admitted on probationary admission if the Committee on the Application of Standards (Committee) judges that there is sufficient evidence of potential to complete college studies. Applicants below a 2.0 may submit a petition letter to their advisor for review by the Committee.
Individual degree programs may have additional admission requirements.
Complete an application for admission and enrollment agreement.

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

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Out-of-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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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Program Learning Outcomes

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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