MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN LABORATORY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

The Master of Science degree in Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science offers two tracts: (1) clinical laboratory science and (2) biomedial research. Admission to this program requires the successful completion of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in clinical laboratory science (medical technology) and national certification as a medical technologist, or a Bachelor of Science degree in a related science such as biology, chemistry, or microbiology. Areas for advanced study and research specialization include immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, hematology, hematopathology, immunohematology and genetics.

Program objectives are: (1) to increase the student’s technical competence in the area of study; (2) to develop an approach to research procedures and understand the importance of properly defining research problems; (3) to provide a working background in scientific writing and data management; (4) to increase the student’s awareness and knowledge of new laboratory-related technologies; and (5) to prepare the student for continuation into an appropriate Ph.D. program or medical school, if desired.

Students will obtain experience and confidence in three areas that are fundamentally important to advance professionally and assume positions of leadership. These areas are: (1) interpretation and presentation of scientific information to peers and faculty members; (2) review and interpretation  of scientific literature; and (3) improvement of technical writing skills.

For additional information and application materials contact:
JoAnn P. Fenn, M.S., MT(ASCP)
University of Utah Department of Pathology
30 North 1900 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
Telephone: (801) 581-3971
Fax: (801) 585-2463
E-mail: JoAnn Fenn, M.S.

Joseph A. Knight, M.D.
University of Utah Department of Pathology
30 North 1900 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
Telephone: (801) 581-4516
E-mail: Joe Knight, M.D.

Information on this page last updated January 15, 2008.