Overview

We offer a Clinical Laboratory Science degree at University of Kansas. The DCLS is an advanced-practice degree for actively practicing American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)-certified medical laboratory scientists.

Features

As a new member of the health care team, the role of DCLS helps interpret lab data and its implications, thus improving patient outcomes. In this role, students have the opportunity to be at the forefront of health care education for advanced practice.

The 77-credit hour program includes courses in: advanced theory, clinical correlations, research and a one-year, full-time clinical residency at a clinical affiliate. Core curriculum may be completed as a distance learning program and on a part-time basis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Advanced theory courses building on the foundation of the bachelor's-level clinical laboratory science curricular content

Integration of knowledge from health policy and management, pharmacology, health care education, public health, epidemiology and advanced pathophysiology

Innovative approaches to clinical education including clinical correlations, evidence-based medicine, and interprofessional practice

Completion of research courses and development of projects, culminating in a capstone project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

77 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in a life science (e.g., biochemistry, biology, cell biology, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biosciences, etc.) prior to enrollment in the program.

Completion of a NAACLS-accredited MLS/MT program (or equivalent).

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Professional certification as a generalist from the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification is required: MLS(ASCP)CM , MLS(ASCP)i or MT(ASCP) with proof of continuing education equivalent to the BOC CMP.

At least two years of full-time work experience at a U.S. lab as a medical laboratory scientist at the time of application. Applicants with less than two years of full-time experience may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

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

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Out-of-State

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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