Program Overview
The Clinical Laboratory Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Clinical Laboratory Sciences 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 13,157 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,816 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Seminar
- Research Methodology in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Research in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Fundamentals of Molecular Genetics
- Mass Spectrometry
- Theoretical Blood Banking
- Molecular Diagnostics in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Advanced Hematology
- Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
- Forensic Toxicology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Personal\nstatement. \n
- Academic\ndocumentation. All applicants must present grades (marks) that reflect\nsuperior ability and serious effort. \n
- If\nyou are transferring from a university-level institution within the U.S.,\nyou must apply online and submit your secondary school records\nas well as university transcripts. Admission will be based on your U.S.\nrecords only if you have completed more than one year of full-time study. \n
- Proof\nof English proficiency. Applicants for graduate admission must provide\nevidence of proficiency in the English language prior to admission and/or\nfull-time enrollment in the university. \n
- Foreign\ntranscripts. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,157 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,816 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,157 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,816 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Virginia Commonwealth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Language English
