Clinical Science

Program Profile: Clinical Laboratory Science

Program Description | Accreditation | Program Highlights
About the Profession | Faculty | Class Size
Length of Program | Locations | Prerequisites
Costs | Scholarships and Financial Aid | How to Apply

Program Description

Name of program: Clinical Laboratory Science

Program Overview: This is a NAACLS approved program which prepares students for both entry level and advanced positions in the clinical laboratory and in clinical laboratory education and research. It offers a first and second B.S. degree as well as an M.S. degree option. All degree offerings will qualify the graduate to take national credential exams.

Accreditation

NAACLS

Program Highlights

  • One of the largest Clinical Science programs in the nation
  • One of the few offering graduate education.

About the Profession

Graduate are prepared for a spectrum of careers ranging from laboratory analyst, through supervisor, manager, director in clinical settings. In reference settings and universities, education and research are also available.

Potential Salary: $42,000 - $85,000

Faculty

4 full-time faculty, 1 clinical faculty and 20 clinical sites.

This program has shown consistent growth over the last seven years. The final year is offered on-line to selected students across the nation

Class Size

Fixed Seats: No

Number of students in entering class: 30

Total number of students enrolled in program: 104

Length of Program

Number of academic years needed to complete the program: 4

Locations

Locations offered: Pocatello, Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and NICHE

Program offered fully online? No

Program delivered through distance presentation? Yes

Prerequisites

Required Degree: No

Costs

Tuition: Annual tuition set by University for residents or non-residents.

Professional fees: $700/year

Equipment: None

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship Deadline: Contact the Scholarship Office for more information.

Financial Aid Deadline: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Other Information: Multiple professional sources for scholarships with varying deadlines

How to Apply

Application Deadline:

Program Start Date: Senior year requires entrance into program. It starts in August, and takes three semesters.

Other Information: Apply