Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science Program
This is a 12-month online, certificate tract in medical laboratory science for students who have completed a four-year science degree from an accredited university. Didactic material is delivered online and laboratory sessions are conducted via one, six-day session in the Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, a clinical laboratory preceptorship is required during the final semester. Students who complete the requirements for the certificate are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC).
GPA Requirement
- Candidates must have an overall 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 science GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- No more than 9 hours of prerequisites may be in progress at the time of application.
- Two letters of recommendation. One professional & one academic.
Prerequisite Course Requirements for MLS Certificate
Courses must be completed with a C or above to be considered for prerequisite credit.
Required Course | Semester Hours |
Biological Sciences w/ laboratory
Biology I & II or A&P I & II, and other approved science elective | 12 |
Basic Chemistry w/ laboratory
General Chemistry I & II | 8 |
Organic Chemistry w/ laboratory | 4 |
Microbiology w/ laboratory | 4 |
Statistics | 3 |
| *Recommended courses: Immunology, Biology I & II, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, & upper division Microbiology. |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Program Length: 12 months
Students Graduating on Time
N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 12 months
*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Program Costs*
$11,615 for in-state tuition and fees
$24,360 for out-of-state tuition and fees
$2,100 for books and supplies
$13,285 for off-campus room and board
Other Costs: No other costs provided.
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*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.
Students Borrowing Money
69% of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it.
The typical graduate leaves with
N/A in debt
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The typical monthly loan payment
N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The typical graduate earns
not provided per year after leaving this program.
Graduates Who Got Jobs
96% of program graduates got jobs according to the accreditor job placement rate
Program graduates are employed in the following fields:
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Licensure Requirements
*Program has no licensure requirements in any state.
Additional Information
Note, all items are based on Second Degree & Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs in Medical Laboratory Science, NOT solely Laboratory Certificate as we cannot separate the survey as it is anonymous. Total for both Second Degree & Post Baccalaureate Certificate programs for the 2016 graduating class was 36. Of the 36, 26 were Post Baccalaureate Certificate graduates.
Date Created 7/5/2017
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science Curriculum
Fall Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
HPML 4147 Clinical Immunology | 1 |
HPML 4341 Foundations of Hemastasis | 3 |
HPML 4343 Foundations of Clinical Chemistry | 3 |
HPML 4345 Foundations of Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| HPML 4450 Clinical Laboratory Practice I | 4 |
| Total Hours = 13 |
Spring Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
| HPML 4144 Analysis of Body Fluids | 1 |
| HPML 4145 Principles of Molecular Diagnostics | 1 |
| HPML 4146 Advanced Microbiology | 1 |
| HPML 4242 Advanced Hematology | 2 |
| HPML 4348 Foundations of Immunohematology | 3 |
| HPML 4451 Clinical Laboratory Practice II | 4 |
| Total Hours = 13 |
Summer Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
| HPML 4149 Principles of Laboratory Management | 1 |
| HPML 4153 Seminar | 1 |
| HPML 4752 Preceptorship | 7 |
| Total Hours = 9 |
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HPML
1002
Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice with TeamSTEPPS Essentials
(0:0:0,O)
An introduction to broad concepts related to interprofessional core competencies for healthcare providers.
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HPML
4144
Analysis of Body Fluids
(1:1:0,O)
A concise review of analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids. Some emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology.
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HPML
4145
Principles of Molecular Diagnostics
(1:1:0,O)
An introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the practice of genetic testing techniques with an emphasis on human genetic disease.
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HPML
4146
Advanced Microbiology
(1:1:0,O)
A study of pathogenic mycobacteria, viral agents, fungi, and medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites. Study includes overview of transmission and associated diseases and emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification of these pathogens.
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HPML
4147
Clinical Immunology
(1:1:0,O)
Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine.
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HPML
4149
Principles of Laboratory Management
(1:1:0,O)
An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory.
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HPML
4153
Seminar
(1:1:0,O)
A comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science.
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HPML
4242
Advanced Hematology
(2:2:0,O)
A concise review of hematological disorders. The diagnostic implications and laboratory diagnosis of anemias, polycythemias, leukemias, and lymphomas is included.
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HPML
4341
Foundations of Hemostasis
(3:3:0,O)
A concise review of the process of coagulation, platelet hemostasis, and the structure and related function of red and white blood cells.
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HPML
4343
Foundations of Clinical Chemistry
(3:3:0,O)
An introduction to the principles and practice of clinical chemistry. Correlation of chemistry test results to health and disease states is included.
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HPML
4345
Foundations of Clinical Microbiology
(3:3:0,O)
A study of medically important bacteria and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens.
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HPML
4348
Foundations of Immunolohematology
(3:3:0,O)
The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology.
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HPML
4450
Clinical Laboratory Practice I
(4:0:48,F)
A laboratory experience that exposes students to basic procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Microbiology testing.
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HPML
4451
Clinical Laboratory Practice II
(4:0:48,F)
A laboratory experience that exposes students to procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of: Advanced Hematology, Analysis of Body Fluids, Molecular Diagnostics, Advanced Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, and Immunohematology testing.
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HPML
4752
Clinical Preceptorship
(7:0:40,F)
An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.
