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Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Medical Laboratory Certificate

at University of West Florida · United States

Duration

Estimated Program Length: 24 months

Intake

January

Mode

Full Time

About this program

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

Entry requirements

  • 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

Career outcomes

  • 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

How this course compares

  • University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).
  • It lists 11 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 5 of them at diploma level.
  • 134 universities in the United States teach diploma Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most diploma Medicine & Health Sciences courses in the United States take 2 years; this one takes Estimated Program Length: 24 months.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in the United States offer diploma Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS #467), CUNY Bronx Community College (QS #545), CUNY Queensborough Community College (QS #545), Johnson Bible College (#272 in United States), Catholic University of America (#287 in United States), Mat-Su College (#372 in United States), Marshall University (#461 in United States), Roxbury Community College (#996 in United States) are among the 134 that do.

How long is the Medical Laboratory Certificate at University of West Florida?

It takes Estimated Program Length: 24 months, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January.

Is University of West Florida a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

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