Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

The purpose of the master's program in clinical laboratory science is to is to prepare first-rate laboratorians who are ready to address the challenges of the 21st century. Graduates of the M.S. program have assumed positions as faculty in academia or as laboratory managers in hospitals. The unique aspect of the Catholic University graduate programs and the characteristic that distinguish them from similar programs is the strength and quality of the clinical experience. Students spend two to four full semesters completing internships or research problems under the direction of renowned laboratory directors and managers in affiliated hospitals. Students have completed projects at Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Medical Center, and the National Institutes of Health. These clinical experiences are customized to the career needs and goals of each student.

Submit the following supporting documents and information. An official transcript of all undergraduate or higher courses. (In order to expedite the processing and evaluation of admissions, unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, final, official transcripts and documentation of degree conferral are expected to be submitted as soon as possible.) Contact information for three recommenders. A statement of purpose Applicants must include results of the Graduate Record Examination, preferably including an advanced test in one of the biological sciences. GRE or other test scores must be sent directly to the Catholic University Office of Graduate Admission from the testing service. Do not attach to the online application. Attach original copies in the native language and translated forms of the following: Grade reports Certificates Transcripts English Proficiency, Proof of Funding Both English proficiency and proof of funding documents must be presented to the Office of Graduate Admission either by postal mail or in person. These documents will not be accepted through the online application. Minimally accepted TOEFL scores, when applying for graduate programs, are 550-paper; 213-computer; and 80 Internet. Students taking the TOEFL should have at least 20 out of 30 in each of the TOEFL subcategories. The minimally accepted graduate IELTS score is 6.5. Individual IELTS test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall IELTS score.