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
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 medical technologists typically complete the program in two years. Non-medical technologists with a BS degree in chemistry, microbiology or biology (see admission requirements below) may need three years to complete the program.
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 for All Pathways
| BIOST 511 | Medical Biometry I (4) |
|---|---|
| LAB M 502 | Lab Medicine Grand Rounds (3) |
| LAB M 510 | Medicine Research Conference (3) |
| LAB M 520 | Organization and Management in Laboratory Medicine (3) |
| LAB M 601 | Internship in Teaching (3) |
| LAB M 700 | Master's Thesis (9) |
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, global health, consultation, education and industry. Graduates of our two-year program currently work for public, private and non-profit health agencies, educational institutions, the military, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Pathways
- Chemistry / Immunology
- Hematology / Coagulation
- Microbiology / Virology
- Molecular Diagnostics / Genetics
- Management / Medical Informatics
Admission Requirements
For students with an undergraduate degree in a field appropriate to Laboratory Medicine, such as medical technology; or with significant experience in a clinical laboratory:
- Achievement of a 3.0 grade point average in the last 90 graded quarter credits or the last 60 graded semester credits.
- Certification as a medical technologist, as a clinical laboratory scientist or as a specialist in a clinical laboratory field is strongly recommended.
- Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Aptitude Test within the last five years.
- Foreign students must have a satisfactory command of the English language. Results of the TOEFL, MLT or IELTS must be submitted to the Graduate School. These scores are only good for two years.
- A 200-300 word statement about your educational and professional objectives for taking the Master of Science Program.
- Three letters of recommendation.
For students with an undergraduate degree in chemistry, microbiology or biology, admission requirements
include: outstanding academic achievements, including a 3.2 grade point average in the last 90 graded quarter
credits or the last 60 graded semester credits, and all of the other requirements listed above, except for
certification. After completion of the program, the student should be eligible for specialty credentialing
in Chemistry, Microbiology or Hematology (see http://www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/certification/GetCertified.aspx).
Applications
Application forms and procedures for admission to the Graduate School are available on the web at: http:www.grad.washington.edu/
Contact information:
- Harvey Schiller, MD
- Associate Professor
- Graduate Program Director
- Department of Laboratory Medicine
- BOX 357110
- Seattle, WA 98195-7110
- tel: 206-598-2148
- hschil@u.washington.edu
Last updated: 10/23/2009