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, seminars, research and laboratory experience in a dynamic department dedicated to excellence. UW Medicine is consistently among the nation's top three medical schools in federal funding for biomedical research. The Department also has many outstanding scientists. Students may participate in a variety of research fields; they select one of five pathways (see below), and take both the core courses and other electives depending on their area of research and interest.
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
- An undergraduate degree in field appropriate to laboratory medicine, such as medical technology; or significant experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Achievement of a 3.0 grade point average in the last 90 graded quarter credits or 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.
- Three letters of recommendation.
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: 4/23/2009