Program Overview

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) is an advanced professional doctorate designed for practicing clinical laboratory scientists who wish to further their level of clinical expertise and to develop leadership and management skills. The purpose of the program is the development of clinical laboratory sciences graduates who function as practitioners, community leaders, educators, and scholars in the profession of clinical laboratory science and the discipline of clinical laboratory science. Graduates of the program will generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge to enhance the understanding of laboratory assessment of health and disease.

Accreditation and Program Outcomes

The program has been granted Initial Accreditation, and its outcomes are focused on developing clinical laboratory sciences graduates who can function in various roles.

Fast Facts

• The Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) program at the University of Texas Medical Branch was the first to be granted Initial Accreditation.
• DCLS is the second program to be established in the United States.
• The first UTMB DCLS class graduated in August 2019.

Program Details

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to further the level of clinical expertise and develop leadership and management skills for practicing clinical laboratory scientists.

Program Costs

Information regarding the costs associated with the program is available.

The Profession

The program aims to develop graduates who can function as practitioners, community leaders, educators, and scholars in the profession of clinical laboratory science.

Faculty & Staff

The faculty and staff of the program are dedicated to providing a high-quality education and supporting the development of clinical laboratory sciences graduates.

Resources

Resources are available to support the education and development of clinical laboratory sciences graduates.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the program are addressed to provide clarity and understanding for prospective students.