Andrews University College of Arts and Sciences Clinical Laboratory Sciences Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49104 US   Phone: 1-269-471-6321 Fax: 1-269-471-6218   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.CLS - Masters of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences On Campus   Our Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is a professional degree designed to meet the needs of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. This degree includes a clinical experience. It features at least 5 semester credits of advanced, hands-on CLS studies at one of our nationwide affiliate clinical or research facilities. Areas of study include clinical microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, laboratory administration, or clinical laboratory science education. Keywords     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Professional certification or licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Certification may be either general or in a recognized area of specialization.  Pre-Requisite Courses • 16 semester credits (or 24 quarter credits) of biological science • 16 semester credits (or 24 quarter credits) of chemistry • One college-level mathematics course, statistics preferred  International Student Requirements If English is not the first language and/or not the language of instruction in secondary and post-secondary study,a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 in the computer based test, or a MELAB score of 80, is required.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 335  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 737  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $700  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16790  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist