Program Overview

Master of Science in Health Science in the Field of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Advanced Practice and Leadership Concentration

Overview

The Master of Science in Health Science in the Field of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Advanced Practice and Leadership Concentration, is a program offered by George Washington University. This online master's program allows students to gain practical laboratory experience and focus on research principles, enabling them to accelerate their careers with confidence. Students can choose from three specialized concentrations, depending on their chosen career path. All concentrations provide essential laboratory science knowledge, including advanced biomedical laboratory diagnostics and tools, biomedical research techniques, clinical trial methodologies, and more.

Admissions

The admission requirements for this program include:

• Admission Deadlines:
  • Fall: July 20
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: March 20
• Standardized Test Scores: Not required
• Recommendations Required: Two (2) recommendations
• Prior Academic Records:
  • Transcripts required from all colleges and universities attended
  • Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes
  • If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts
  • Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency
• Statement of Purpose:
  • In an essay of 250 to 500 words, describe reasons for undertaking study in the Health Sciences at the George Washington University
  • State academic objectives, career plans, and related qualifications
• Degree and GPA Requirements:
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Students must have completed a combination of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of biological, chemical, and/or medical science courses with a grade of C or higher
• Additional Requirements:
  • Resume/CV
  • National certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Blood Banking Technologist/Specialist, or Microbiology Technologist/Specialist

Requirements

The program requires 36 credits, including:

• 15 credits in required core courses
• 15 credits in required concentration courses
• 6 credits in elective courses

Required Core Courses

• HSCI 6263: Biostatistics Translational Research
• MLS 6159: Leadership in Laboratory Medicine
• MLS 6244: Research Ethics and Integrity
• MLS 6245: Current Topics in Medical Laboratory Science
• MLS 6246: Capstone Project

Required Concentration Courses

• MLS 6132: Molecular Epidemiology
• MLS 6158: Advanced Laboratory Management and Operations
• MLS 6160: Data Analytics and Research Methods in Laboratory Medicine
• MLS 6243: Education and Assessment in MLS
• MLS 8002: Personnel Management in the Clinical Laboratory

Electives

• 6 credits in graduate-level Health Sciences Programs (HSCI) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) courses approved by the program director.