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Bachelor of Clinical Laboratory Science

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Degree training laboratory scientists with a hospital internship.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
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

Official secondary-school records (first-year
Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer
24+ hours)
All officially translated into English.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary-school records (first-year, Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer, 24+ hours), All officially translated into English.

Language tests

Duolingo 105
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71 (4 on new scale from 2026)

Documents you’ll need

Official Secondary School Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,370 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Sciences
Department	Department of Clinical Laboratory Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.