Clinical Laboratory Science Certificate Program

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General Requirements for a Certificate

1. Submission of a FGCU Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
2. Submission of a completed application for the Clinical Laboratory Science Certificate program to the Division of Health Sciences.
3. Graduation from a baccalaureate level program from an accredited college or university documented by official transcripts. Degrees in the chemical or biological sciences are recommended.
4. Provide verification of TOEFL or IELTS scores that meet minimum university admission requirements.
5. Applicants may apply for summer admission.
6. Complete the following prerequisite courses or the equivalent with a grade of C or above:
   1. Biology (with Microbiology) 16 credit hours
   2. Chemistry (with Organic or Biochemistry) 16 credit hours
   3. Mathematics 3 credit hours
7. The following prerequisite courses or the equivalent are recommended:
   1. Genetics
   2. Immunology

Program Specific Information

• Required Courses (39 hrs)
  
  
  • MLS 3038C Essentials of CLS (3)
  • MLS 3220C Biological Fluid Analysis (2)
  • MLS 4191C Molecular Diagnostics (3)
  • MLS 4308C Hematology/Hemostasis (3)
  • MLS 4404 Diagnostic Microbiology (3)
  • MLS 4505C Clinical Immunology (2)
  • MLS 4550C Immunohematology & Transfusion (3)
  • MLS 4627C Clinical Biochemistry (3)
  • MLS 4820C Clinical Biochemistry Practicum (3)
  • MLS 4821C Clinical Microbiology Practicum (3)
  • MLS 4822C Clinical Hematology Practicum (3)
  • MLS 4823C Clinical Immunohematology Practicum (3)
  • MLS 4826C Clinical Immunology Practicum (2)
  • MLS 4462 Diagnostic Virology/Mycology/Parasitology (3)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 39 HRS

Clinical Laboratory Science is designed for students who seek a Bachelor of Science degree, national certification and Florida licensure as a clinical laboratory scientist. The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Clinical Laboratory Science is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees in the chemical or biological sciences who seek licensure/certification in clinical laboratory science.  Your knowledge of the human body in health and disease is broadened in courses that include physiology, chemistry, human genetics, microbiology, transfusion medicine, immunology, hematology and molecular diagnostics. Clinical experiences at community laboratories are integrated within the curriculum and enhance your growth as professionals. Graduates of this  program have diverse skills for employment in a clinical or research setting. The CLS curriculum also serves as a solid preparation for medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, and graduate school.

Graduates of the program will find career opportunities in a variety of settings:

• Hospital laboratories
• Physician group practices
• Regional reference laboratories
• Industrial biotechnology
• Clinical management
• Medical and pharmaceutical sales
• Research
• Laboratory computer information systems
• Product development
• Forensic medicine
• Clinical education
• Public health laboratories
• Government
• Veterinary laboratories
• Laboratory consultant
• Infection control