Overview
The Medical Laboratory Science program at South Dakota State University prepares its graduates for employment in hospital or medical laboratories.
Quick Facts:
- The program provides the scientific background in hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry and management necessary for a laboratory career.
- The curriculum emphasizes basic science, medical laboratory science, critical thinking and communication skills, including structured learning in the laboratories of clinical affiliated laboratories.
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
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Anatomy and Lab
- Physiology and Lab
- Hematology and Lab
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hemostasis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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National: SDSU accepts applications on a rolling admissions timeline.
Language
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Credits
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Submission of cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale of all college work completed at the time of application.
- Grade of “C” or “70%” minimum in all prerequisite courses.
- Completion of prerequisite courses CHEM 106, CHEM 106L, CHEM 108, CHEM 108L, BIOL 221, BIOL 221L, BIOL 325, BIOL 325L, STAT 281, and course or content equivalencies as approved by the MLS Academic Affairs Committee.
- Confirmation of ability to meet the non-academic Essential Functions of the program.
- Completion of an approved background check administered according to program guidelines. Expenses concurred are the student’s responsibility.*
- Completion of an interview with the Medical Laboratory Science Admissions Committee.
- Completion of a writing assessment exercise.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
11282 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5641 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
11282 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5641 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
7772 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3886 USD per semester during 48 months.
Minnesota Resident: $4,683.75 per semester.
Living costs for Brookings
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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