| Undergraduate Programs |
| BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (2 + 2 track) |
| Students in the 2+2 Track have completed a pre-professional CLS curriculum at UND and then apply for the professional curriculum in the second semester of their sophomore year. The students' junior year, or first year of their professional curriculum, includes several professional courses such as Hematology, Medical Microbiology and Clinical Immunology along with courses needed to complete the University's general education requirements for a Bachelor's of Science degree. The final year of the professional curriculum is 37 credits of clinical courses which consists of an on-campus summer program and a two semester clinical experience at an affiliated clinical site. Additional information is located under undergraduate educational programs in Clinical Laboratory Science.
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| Clinical Laboratory Science Certificate (4+1 Track) |
| Students enrolled in the 4+1 Track have earned a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree at an accredited college or university and must have completed the required general chemistry and biology courses as outlined in the CLS curriculum prior to being accepted into the 4+1 CLS track. Prior to entering the final year of curriculum the student completes prerequisite courses in Clinical Hematology, Immunology, and Parasitology. The final year of the professional curriculum is 37 credits of clinical courses in a summer program on campus and at an affiliated clinical site.
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| BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (Western College Alliance) |
| Students in the Western College Alliance track are from affiliated universities of the collaborative Western College Alliance for Clinical Laboratory Science (WCACLS). Students from the affiliated university complete their first three years at their university and enroll in year two of UND's clinical laboratory science professional curriculum. Additional information is located under undergraduate educational programs in Clinical Laboratory Science.
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| BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Science ( CLT/MLT Articulation) |
| Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT)/ Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) from community and technical colleges follow a specific curriculum outlined by their UND advisor. Students enrolled in this program complete the 2+2 track as described above and after successful completion of the program receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in CLS from UND. Additional information is located under undergraduate educational programs in Clinical Laboratory Science.
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| BS degree in Cytotechnology |
| The University of North Dakota offers a 3+1 Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology. Cytotechnologists are skilled individuals who identify and interpret abnormalities in cell samples using a microscope. After three years of health science based pre-cytotechnology and general education, students enter into the 1 year professional curriculum. Students spend two semesters at the University learning gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology. Fall and spring semesters involve full-day integrated lecture, tutorial, and laboratory courses where students learn the principles of cytotechnology along with the microscopic skills needed for screening and diagnosing cell samples. The final summer semester is spent at a clinical affiliate site where skills and principles learned in the previous semesters are applied in a laboratory setting. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Board of Registry (ASCP) Certification Exam.
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| Graduate Programs |
| Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science |
| The Division of Medical Laboratory Science offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, non-thesis option. The graduate records exam is not required for entrance into the program. The course of study enhances the student's knowledge and skills in several major categorical areas of clinical laboratory science. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers as administrative laboratory directors, clinical laboratory consultants, technical supervisors or laboratory educators. Students are required to come on campus for four, one week experiences. All courses, other than the four one week on campus experiences, are offered distance. Applicants must meet the admission requirements as outlined under Graduate Programs in Clinical Laboratory Science.
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| Clinical Laboratory Science Management Certificate |
| Clinical Laboratory Science Management Certificate provides advanced skills to practicing laboratory professionals in health administration, leadership, conflict management, quality assurance and health informatics (10 semester credits). Applicants must meet the admission requirements as specifically outlined under the clinical laboratory science graduate programs.
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| Certificate Programs |
| Categorical Clinical Laboratory Science Certificates |
Students enrolled in the categorical certificate program have earned a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree at an accredited college or university and must have completed the required science credits as outlined in the Categorical Certificate curriculum prior to acceptance into a certificate program.
We are currently offering four Categorical Certificates which each can be finished in one semester as a full time student. The curriculum includes both distance courses and clinical affiliate training. The categories are
- Clinical Immunohematology
- Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis
- Clinical Microbiology
- Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
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| Histotechnician Certificate |
| Students enrolled in the histotechnician certificate program have completed the prerequisite courses as outlined in the histotechnician curriculum. Upon completion of the prerequisites they will enroll in the program that is offered both as distance courses and training at a clinical affiliate. The certificate can be completed in approximately 16 weeks as a full time student.
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