Curriculum (MS)

Our curriculum prepares students to meet the following learning outcomes, which state that upon graduation, students will:

• Demonstrate entry level knowledge for a laboratory medicine professional.
• Perform accurate and reliable qualitative and quantitative test procedures using sophisticated instrumentation. 
• Model the professional traits of a laboratory medicine practitioner in a workplace setting (e.g., during clinical rotations).
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms appropriate to a laboratory medicine professional.
• Apply fundamental principles of administration and leadership to clinical laboratory practice.
• Use educational principles and methodologies to teach and/or inform students, colleagues, patients, members of patient care team, and public on clinical laboratory topics or general healthcare topics.

Program Requirements

Students completing the Master of Science (MS) in medical laboratory science must fulfill the program requirements as outlined in the West Virginia University Academic Catalog. Recommendations for graduation are contingent upon the successful completion of all required courses, clinical rotations, and other requirements, including that students must:

• Maintain at least a 2.75 program GPA;
• Earn a grade of C or above in all program coursework; 
• Maintain appropriate professional behavior, demeanor, conduct, and attendance; 
• Successfully complete all clinical rotations; and
• Complete 50 hours of approved community service.

Additional information on program requirements can be found in the student handbook.