Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine
The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Washington is the premier resource for education and research in basic and clinical laboratory science for the greater WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho).
The Master of Science degree in Laboratory Medicine prepares the graduate for advanced technical and supervisory positions in the clinical and research laboratories as well as pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries.
Graduate Curriculum
The program includes didactic lectures, research and laboratory experience in a dynamic department dedicated to excellence. To complete the program, at least 36 credits are required, of which nine are thesis credits. Students may elect either full or part-time options. Full-time students typically complete the program in two years.
Core Requirements
| BIOST 511 | Medical Biometry I (4 cr) |
| LAB M 502 | Lab Medicine Grand Rounds (3 cr) |
| LAB M 510 | Lab Medicine Research Conference (3 cr) |
| LAB M 520 | Organization and Management in Laboratory Medicine (3 cr) |
| LAB M 601 | Internship in Teaching |
| LAB M 700 | Master's Thesis (9 cr) |
Selected Electives
| BIOC 440 | Molecular Biology (4 cr) |
| BIOC 441 | Molecular Biology (4 cr) |
| BIOC 442 | Molecular Biology (4 cr) |
| LAB M 521 | Advanced Laboratory Hematology (3-6 cr) |
| LAB M 522 | Hematopathology Seminar (2 cr) |
| LAB M 596 | Clinical Chemistry Seminar (2 cr) |
| MICROM 441 | Introduction to Immunology (4 cr) |
| MICROM 442 | Medical Bacteriology (3 cr) |
| MICROM 444 | Medical Mycology and Parasitology (4 cr) |
| MICROM 445 | Medical Virology (2 cr) |
| MICROM 555 | Advanced Clinical Microbiology (2.5 cr) |
| UCONJ 420 | Biological Safety Practices (1 cr) |
Graduate Program Directors
| Schiller, Harvey S., MD |
| Stephens, Karen G., PhD |
Graduate Program Faculty
| Ashley-Morrow, Rhoda L., PhD | Virology |
| Astion, Michael L., MD, PhD | Chemistry, Immunology |
| Chandler, Wayne L., MD | Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation |
| Chou, David., MD | Medical Informatics |
| Clarridge, Jill E., MS, PhD | Microbiology |
| Cookson, Brad T., MD, PhD | Mol. Diagnostics, Microbiology |
| Coombs Robert W., MD, PhD | Virology |
| Corey, Lawrence, MD | Virology |
| Fang, Ferric C., MD | Microbiology |
| Fine, James S., MD | MEdical Informatics |
| Greisman, Harvey A., MD, PhD | Mol. Diagnostics, Hematology |
| Gretch, David S., MD, PhD | Virology |
| Hoofnagle, Andrew N., MD, PhD | Chemistry, Immunology, Mass Spectrometry |
| Jack, Rhona, PhD | Chemistry, Chemical Genetics |
| Jerome, Keith R., MD, PhD | Virology |
| Koelle, David, MD | Virology |
| La Spada, Albert R., MD, PhD | Coagulation, Neurogenetics |
| Lampe, Mary F., PhD | Microbiology |
| Libby, Stephen J., PhD | Microbiology |
| Limaye, Ajit P., MD | Microbiology |
| McElrath, M. Julianna, MD, PhD | Virology |
| Nester, Theresa, MD | Transfusion Medicine |
| Opheim, Kent E., PhD | Chemistry |
| Polyak, Stephen J., PhD | Virology |
| Posavad, Christine, PhD | Virology |
| Rainey, Petrie M., MD, PhD | Chemistry |
| Reiner, Alexander, MD | Transfusion Medicine, Epidemiology |
| Rutledge, Joe, MD | Hematology, Pediatric Pathology |
| Sabath, Daniel E., MD, PhD | Mol. Diagnostics, Hematology |
| Schiller, Harvey S., MD | Chemistry |
| Stephens, Karen G., PhD | Molecular Genetics |
| Tait, Jonathan F., MD, PhD | Molecular Genetics, Chemistry |
| Vieira, Jeffrey, PhD | Virology |
| Wald, Anna, MD | Virology |
| Wener, Mark H., MD | Immunology |
| Wood, Brent Lee, MD, PhD | Hematology |
| Zhu, Tuofu, MD | Virology |
Career and Research Opportunities
A Master of Science degree in Laboratory Medicine provides opportunities to work in the health profession including: laboratory management administration, research, consultation, and education. Graduates of our two-year program currently work for public, private and non-profit health agencies, educational institutions, the military, and the pharmaceutical industry.
UW Medicine is consistently among the nation's top three MDcal schools in federal funding for bioMDcal research. Students may participate in a variety of research fields such as:
- Chemistry
- Coagulation
- Genetics
- Hematology/Hematopathology
- Immunology
- Molecular Diagnostics
- MDcal Informatics
- Microbiology
- Virology
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in a field appropriate to laboratory Medicine (MDcal technology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or zoology).
- Achievement of a 3.0 grade point average in the last 90 graded quarter credits or last 60 graded semester credits.
- Certification as a MDcal technologist (clinical laboratory scientist) or as a specialist in the field of MDcal technology (NRCC, NRM, BRACP, or the NCAMLP).
- Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Aptitude Test within the last five years.
- Foreign students must submit TOEFL scores dated no older than five years.
Applications
Application forms and procedures for admission are available upon request.
Contact information:
- Harvey Schiller, MD
Graduate Program Coordinator - University of Washington
- Department of Laboratory Medicine
- Box 357110
- Seattle, WA 98195-7110
- Tel: (206) 598-6131
Last updated: 7/7/2008