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Bachelor of Clinical Laboratory Science
- Kansas City, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Degree training laboratory scientists with a hospital internship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Clinical Laboratory Science can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Hospital and private diagnostic laboratory scientist
- Biotechnology
- Laboratory research technician
- Pharmaceutical R&D
- Education
- Laboratory informatics
Curriculum
- 129 credits: 60 general education
- 27 natural science
- 42 clinical laboratory science. Covers clinical chemistry
- Immunology and molecular biology. Fourth-year hospital internship
- At least 30 hours a week for 24-30 weeks. Second-degree students may finish in 12 months.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework
- proof of secondary-school graduation for the applicant's country
- academic records
- English proficiency scores must be submitted (no minimum for admission)
- the school or department may add requirements.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation proof for the applicant country; transfer students submit all academic records (cumulative transferable GPA)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: for students outside the US
- fall 1 May and spring 15 Nov. Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee (cannot be waived). Upload proof of secondary-school graduation
- academic records (unofficial accepted at application
- official before enrolling)
- English proficiency scores and
- if applicable
- a gap statement. SAT or ACT only where the school requires them.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,854 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Kansas City (KU Medical Center) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Professions |
| Department | Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International first-year undergraduate applicants may be eligible for competitive merit awards, generally USD 8,000 to USD 16,000 per year; international transfer awards can differ. Final eligibility depends on admission pathway, merit and scholarship deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
Closes today
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,854 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,485 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53.

