Program Overview

C.O.G.S. in Medical Laboratory Science

Program Overview

The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Medical Laboratory Sciences provides the scientific and clinical training needed to enter the Medical Laboratory workforce. Students who complete this certificate will be well equipped for entry-level positions in a variety of clinical settings and will accrue leadership training making them better prepared for future managerial opportunities, after working in the field.

Curriculum

The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Medical Laboratory Sciences consists of 4 courses and a total of 11-12 graduate semester hours (S.H.). Students may enroll in this program part-time or full-time.

• Required Courses: 11 S.H.
  • CHEM 09500: Advanced Clinical Chemistry (3 S.H.)
  • BBS 03500: Hematology (4 S.H.)
  • MBS 00617: Immunohematology (4 S.H.)
• Elective Courses: 1 S.H.
  • CHEM 09501: Advanced Clinical Chemistry Lab (1 S.H.)

Admission Requirements

• Completed Application Form
• Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students not in the Clinical Laboratory workforce should hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

Deadlines, Tuition, and Financial Aid

• Entry Terms & Deadlines
  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: April 1
• Tuition
  • Rates: Rowan University works hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
• Financial Aid
  • Grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships are available to students.