Program Overview
The Biomedical Laboratory Science at Michigan State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Laboratory Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: East Lansing, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Laboratory Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Scientific Research
- Advanced Clinical Laboratory Practice
- Selected Problems in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Experimental Design and Analysis
- Cell Biology in Health and Disease
- Concepts in Molecular Biology
- Clinical Application of Molecular Biology
- Hemostasis, Thrombosis and Effective Resource Management
- Adverse Transfusion Outcomes: Detection, Monitoring and Prevention
- Transfusion Service Operations and Management
- Managing Biomedical Laboratory Operations
- Topics in Biomedical Laboratory Operations
- Decision Processes for Biomedical Laboratory Operations
- Concepts in Immunodiagnostics
- Clinical Application of Immunodiagnostic Principles
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Regular admission to the Master of Arts degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science requires completion of a bachelor of science degree, with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Applicants must submit official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a letter of intent or purpose statement, a brief resume, and the General GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score. The GRE exam score can be waived in lieu of a professional credential or a waiver request to the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program Admissions Committee. For applicants in which English is not their first language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be taken. Scholastic record, experience, personal qualifications and career goals are taken into consideration to determine the applicant\xc2\x92s acceptability.
Applicants who fail to meet the criteria for regular admission, may apply for provisional admission if they have demonstrated a high probability of success and will be provided other options to obtain a post-baccalaureate clinical laboratory education.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-11-17
About Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months