MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAM IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
Program Curriculum

The Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree program follows a required six semester graduate level curriculum, which begins each year during the fall semester. Resources limit each class size to no more than 5 students. In addition to tuition, housing, books and other usual school expenses, student fees of $500.00/semester cover lab supplies and special course fees. Fees are subject to change on a yearly basis. Students are responsible for transportation fees to and from externships at off campus sites. The CLS master’s degree program is a professional degree that does not require a written thesis but in its stead an apprenticeship program of 1 year with a mentoring laboratory, clinical or education site; provided mainly through the research/clinical/education faculty of the Department of Pathology at the University of New Mexico.

Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science - 35 Credits

Core Requirements:
Biomed 448L*/511 Biochemical Methods/Intensive Intro Biochemistry: 3 Credits
Biomed 507 Advanced Molecular Biology: 4 Credits
Biomed 508 Advanced Cell Biology: 4 Credits
Biomed 555 Problem Based Research Bioethics: 1 Credit
Stat 538 Biostatistical Methods Public Health/Medical: 3 Credits
MEDL 500 Selected Topics in Laboratory Medicine: 2 Credits
MEDL 550 Laboratory Management Seminar: 2 Credits
**Electives 6 Credits

Masters Degree Non-Thesis Plan
MEDL 600: Non-thesis Apprenticeship in research/specialty clinical lab 10 Credits
Cytology, Genetics & Cytometry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or Immunology

Total: 35 Credits

**Elective Courses:
Techniques:
Biomed 524 (1): Electron Microscopy
Biomed 522 (3): Experimental design and methods in Molecular/Cellular
Biology 546 (4): Advanced Techniques in Light Microscopy
Chem 566 (3) Spectroscopy
Neurosciences:
Biomed 509 (3): Principles of Neurobiology
Biomed 532 (3): Neurochemistry
Biomed 533 (4): Neurophysiology and Neuroanatomy
Biomed 535 (1): Neuroscience Seminar
Cell Biology/Physiology
Biomed 510 (3): Physiology
Biomed 515 (3): Cancer Biology
Biomed 516 (3): Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Biomed 576 (3): Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Biomed 580 (3): General Toxicology
Biomed 644 (3): Mechanisms of Gene Expression
Biology 544 (4) Genomes and Genomic Analyses
Biology 510 (3) Genome and Computational Biology
Immunology/Infectious Disease:
Biomed 514 (3): Immunobiology
Biomed 652 (2): Immunopathogenesis

Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program Requirements

Admission and Student Information

Formal admission to the University is an initial requirement for admission to the Master of Clinical Laboratory Science Degree Program. Applications for graduate admission and information are available from the Program of Medical Lab Sciences, University of New Mexico, HSSB 217, 505-272-5434. Acceptance into the program will be based on the recommendations of the Department of Pathology and the Admissions Committee.

Up to 5 students are admitted each year into the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program. A good academic record is essential, but it does not guarantee acceptance. Screening of applications for fall admission will begin on July 15th each year. Applications received by this date will be given first consideration for admission. Applications received after this date but before the University deadline for the Fall semester will be considered on a space available basis only. Students are admitted once a year, with classes beginning in the Fall semester. Students must have a baccalaureate degree and have at least a 3.0 on the last 50 credits or total of their bachelor degree program. Six basic areas are considered in the selection process:

1. Earned baccalaureate degree
2. Certified Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent work experience
3. The student’s academic record
4. Three letters of Reference
5. Life Experiences
6. Personal Interview

Hard copy applications may be requested directly from the graduate office or downloaded from the Graduate Studies Web site (http://www.unm.edu/grad). The Graduate Studies office holds application files for two years.

Deadline: Applications are due no later than July 15th. Admission is for the fall semester of the same year of application. Those applicants who are provisionally selected will be notified in early August. All applicants will be notified of their admission status. Selection will be given to qualified persons regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, qualified disability or military involvement. Equal opportunity for admission is given to all qualified applicants.

Advisement and Interview sessions will be scheduled through the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program. Call the office at (505) 272-5434 for an appointment.


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