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Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences offers various academic programs, including the Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling.

Academics

The department provides a range of academic programs, such as:

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling
  • Accreditation and Outcomes
  • Eligibility and Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Curriculum and Degree Requirements
  • Costs and Financial Aid
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Technical Standards
  • Meet Our Students
• Doctorate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Student Handbook
• Computer Requirements

Career Paths

The department offers information on various career paths, including:

• What is Genetic Counseling?
• What is a Medical Laboratory Scientist?
• What is a Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science?

Research

The department is involved in several research areas, including:

• Maser Laboratory
• Zhu Diabetes Research Lab
• Additional Research

About

The department provides information on:

• Faculty & Staff
• Affiliates
• History

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling

The Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling program provides students with the necessary education and training to become genetic counselors.

Costs and Financial Aid

The cost of the Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling program is competitive with other leading genetic counseling degree programs across the U.S. The estimated costs for the program are as follows:

• Kansas Resident:
  • KU Graduate-Level Kansas Resident Course Tuition: $471.40/credit hour
  • Course Fee, Kansas Resident external course: $247.50/credit hour
  • Course Fee, KU Medical Center: $121.55/credit hour
  • Campus Fees, KU Medical Center: $425.40/semester
  • Anticipated Total for Two-Year Program: $34,215.90
• Non-Resident:
  • KU Graduate-Level Non-Resident Course Tuition: $1,107.80/credit hour
  • Course Fee, Non-Resident external course: $247.50/credit hour
  • Course Fee, KU Medical Center: $121.55/credit hour
  • Campus Fees, KU Medical Center: $425.40/semester
  • Anticipated Total for Two-Year Program: $68,581.50

Additional Expenses

The following expenses are required for students in the program but are not paid directly to the university:

• Background check report
• Health requirements for enrollment and clinical placements
• Computer required
• Health insurance
• Conference costs
• Textbooks
• Parking
• Living expenses

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. The types of financial aid available include:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• Federal Work Study
• Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)
• Scholarships

Scholarships

The School of Health Professions provides a number of scholarship award opportunities for currently enrolled students.