If you have a background in biology, chemistry or another life science but aren’t sure where to go next, the MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences at ACPHS offers a direct path to a rewarding and in-demand health-care career. You’ll gain the skills to become a certified clinical laboratory scientist—someone who plays a crucial role in diagnosing illness and guiding treatment through expert lab analysis. Clinical lab scientists are the behind-the-scenes heroes of health care. They perform more than 14 billion tests each year across 200,000+ U.S. labs, providing the data that informs 70% of medical decisions. Whether you’re working in a hospital, biotech lab, public health agency or research institute, your work will have a daily impact on human lives. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 73 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Degree Requirement: - BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at ACPHS with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework: - General Biology I & II (lecture + lab)
- General Chemistry I & II (lecture + lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II (lecture + lab) OR Anatomy & Physiology (lecture + lab) + Pathophysiology (lecture + lab)
- Organic Chemistry (lecture + lab)
- Biochemistry (lecture)
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or DuoLingo
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.