Medical Laboratory Certificate

Medical Laboratory Certificate is a Diploma program taught at University of West Florida, USA. Intake: January. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Estimated Program Length: 24 months) options.

The University of West Florida’s online Medical Laboratory Undergraduate Certificate prepares students to perform high complexity testing in clinical laboratories across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, and serology. The certificate focuses on entry-level medical laboratory scientist knowledge in all five areas, including microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and serology.

The program is made up of 55 credit hours and has an estimated program length of 24 months. Students enroll in required courses that include clinical practicum components, with clinical internships throughout the curriculum. At the end of the program, students participate in a virtual review week and take the national board examination.

Modules

• MLS 4631C - Clinical Chemistry II Professional Track
• MLS 4552C - Immunohematology Professional Track
• MLS 4193C - Molecular Diagnostics Professional Track
• MLS 4705 - Special Clinical Topics
• MLS 4944 - Clinical Practicum I
• MLS 4306C - Hematology Professional Track
• MLS 4461C - Diagnostic Microbiology Professional Track
• MLS 4506C - Clinical Immunology Professional Track
• MLS 4945 - Clinical Practicum II
• MLS 4221C - Urinalysis/Body Fluids Professional Track
• MLS 4626C - Clinical Chemistry I Professional Track
• MLS 4335C - Hemostasis and Thrombosis Professional Track

The minimum requirements for admission in Medical Laboratory Certificate at University of West Florida for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of West Florida.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of West Florida as pre-requiste for admission in Medical Laboratory Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from your bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, microbiology, chemistry, or a related discipline
• Completion of all science prerequisite coursework with a grade of "C" or better (prerequisite courses include Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology I, General Microbiology with Lab, Genetics, Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab, and Biochemistry)
• Submission of a departmental application
• Personal interview with the certificate coordinator
• Recommendation letters, as needed
• Submission of an eligibility form
• Currently employed at one of the participating UWF MLS affiliates

Please check detail of study units at https://uwf.edu/programs/online/medical-lab-sciences-certificate

• Perform high complexity testing in clinical laboratories in the areas of hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology and serology
• Credentialing as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through the American Society Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLS Generalist exam

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.