Whether diagnosing the flu, developing new technology for disease detection or treating cancer, medical laboratory scientists provide critical information to patients and providers in health care settings.
UVM's Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree prepares both certified medical laboratory scientists and those with a bachelor's degree in another field for leadership roles in medical laboratory science practice and research. Get more information >>
Custom curriculum tracks combine hands-on clinical experience with courses in advanced evidence-based practice, health care management, and scientific research. Students have the option to work directly with faculty in their laboratories and perform research projects under their guidance.
Dr. Eyal Amiel’s research focuses on the metabolic regulation of immune cells and how sugar usage controls inflammatory responses to bacterial and viral pathogens. Learn more >>
Track One: 43 credits NAACLS-accredited courses and 24 credits Advanced Practice courses (67 credits total). View Track One curriculum >>
Track Two: 30 credits Advanced Practice courses. View Track Two curriculum >>
Students in both Track One and Track Two will be required to complete a comprehensive exam that covers major topic areas of the medical laboratory science profession. View the graduate program handbook >>
Students in Track One will complete a semester-long clinical internship at one of the hospitals within the University of Vermont Health Network as part of the core NAACLS-accredited program.
All students will complete a three-course series in research method and design that culminates with a capstone research project. Under the supervision of the program faculty in collaboration with clinical affiliate partners, students will conduct relevant evidence-based research to advance the field of medical laboratory science.
Applications for graduate admission must be submitted online to the UVM Graduate College. The application form requires:
Please note the minimum TOEFL score for this program is 100. Applicants must have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree, which consists of 16 years of formal education.
The UVM Medical Laboratory Science program considers several factors when reviewing an application to the graduate program. There are several components that are considered. Specifically, and not in any order of importance, the Department is interested in:
There is a distinction between "undergraduate" and "pre-professional" grades, since some people have completed an undergraduate degree in another field and have had to complete a series of prerequisite courses in addition to the undergraduate degree.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are commonly taken as one predictor of graduate school performance and success. GRE scores are required as a part of the application procedure for this department and these scores are given the same weight as your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and Statement of Purpose. Competitive applicants will have GRE scores at 60% or higher.
Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation to support their application for graduate study. These letters are important because they often provide admissions committees with information that is not found elsewhere in your application. Letters should come from academic faculty who know you well and can speak to your academic performance OR professional contacts and employers who can speak to your work skills and practice.
The Statement of Purpose is a very important part of your application. In fact, at UVM it is given the same weight as your academic transcript, graduate record exam (GRE) scores, and letters of recommendation. Furthermore, the Statement of Purpose demonstrates how well you express yourself using the written word. An effective Statement of Purpose is a 1 – 2 page essay that typically:
