Medical Laboratory Science - Master's

What is a Medical Laboratory Scientist?

Medical laboratory scientists (MLS) are healthcare investigators, who use laboratory analyses to assist healthcare providers in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders. The Master of Science degree programs seek to provide the student with skills and knowledge for professional enhancement. The programs are structured to provide the student with an area of specialization or expertise. 毕业生可能 be candidates for positions as managers, educators, information specialists, research laboratory technologists, etc.

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The on-campus program is for students with BS degrees in Biology or Chemistry who do not hold certification as a medical laboratory scientist. This program includes 一个实习. The students will complete the MLS BS course and 18 hours of 600 level 课程. Upon completion students are eligible to sit for a nationally recognized 认证考试.

Campus students will learn:

• Clinical Bacteriology
• 临床化学
• 临床血液学
• Clinical Immunohematology
• Principals of Clinical Administration and 教育

The online program is for Medical Laboratory Science BS degree individuals who hold ASCP认证. Students will complete 36 hours of 课程 online.

Online students will learn:

• 管理
• 教育
• 肿瘤学
• 毒理学
• 流行病学
• 微生物病原体
• 研究
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Professional Development

The department faculty are continually working to provide our students with the qualifications that they need to be competent certified laboratory professionals. 我们部门 faculty work closely with our students through professional development activities such as the directed research projects, discussion boards, and comprehensive evaluation 课程内容. Students will complete both written and oral comprehensive exams on trending healthcare topics with specific attention on laboratory related 方面.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Completion of The University of Southern Mississippi Medical Laboratory Science degree program does not guarantee employment in the medical/clinical laboratory profession. Prior to enrollment, students are responsible for confirming all education, certification, and licensing requirements in the medical/clinical laboratory profession as the requirements may vary state to state.  The USM Medical Laboratory Science degree program is designed to meet the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) certification requirements and may not meet licensing requirements for all states.  For accurate requirements please check with the appropriate state licensing board where you wish to work for 更多的信息.

 

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