Biomedical Laboratory Sciences M.S.

The master of science degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science (MS-BLS) provides additional theory, research, and practice knowledge in the field including topic areas of laboratory operations and management, molecular diagnostic science, education and teaching, or specialty areas of laboratory practice, such as flow cytometry or cytogenetics. The degree plan would prepare candidates for specialty certifications in the field such as Molecular Biology or Microbiology. The master's degree plan reflects the interdisciplinary nature of laboratory practice and research with an emphasis on critical reasoning and innovative approaches to laboratory operations, leadership, research, and evidence-based practice as well as laboratory method development and validation.