Course Overview

Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) are highly skilled laboratory professionals who are qualified by national certification and NYS licensure to work in several areas of a clinical laboratory, including haematology, microbiology, immunohematology, chemistry, immunology and molecular diagnostics (CLS generalist). They play a key role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and illnesses. Using sophisticated laboratory equipment, CLS generalists perform tests and analyze cells, blood and other body fluids to detect abnormalities. They are a vital source of diagnostic information to doctors who use the test results to determine and monitor a course of treatment for patients.

General Eligibility

Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science Program is highly competitive Students are expected to have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 (A grade) in all pre-requisite courses.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• Minimum Scores for full admission:

  TOEFL: 90

  IELTS: 7.0

  Anything below the above scores will go to ELI

  All grad applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS. No application will be reviewed without this