Program Overview
This is an entry-level degree and, upon graduation, the student would be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). The program is five semesters long and culminates in a research or capstone project. This program will also offer courses in evidence-based practice, education, management, epidemiology, and statistics. This degree will prepare the student for practice in research, management, and education as well as practice as a clinical laboratory scientist.
For distance/WEB students, laboratories are conducted at a satellite laboratory in the Atlanta area or at the clinical affiliates. The clinical internships are conducted at affiliated clinical sites. Internet students are encouraged to identify possible internship sites convenient to them. The Clinical Laboratory Science program will contact these sites to explore a clinical affiliation. The program requires computer capability and Internet connectivity.
augusta.edu/alliedhealth/allied-health-professions/clinical-laboratory-science
Program Contact
Jan Bane
706-721-4176
CLSProgram@augusta.edu
Program Accreditation
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
5600 N. River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Admissions Information
Please see the Office of Admissions website for specific admissions information.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards for this program as posted on the website.
Program Information
- Program Length: 2 Years
- CIP Code: 51.1005
- Program Code: MHSCLS_CLS
- Major Code: MCLS
