Ciencias del Laboratorio Clínico

General Information

The purpose of the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory program is to educate medical technologists (clinical laboratory scientists) in ways that will improve the quality of the clinical laboratory sciences in Puerto Rico and enhance the development of both leadership and quality in clinical laboratory services. The program is designed as a part-time graduate program with courses offered during the afternoon and early evening hours. This is compatible with the schedule of working clinical laboratory scientists who wish to continue graduate education. The program graduate will be able to manage clinical laboratories, engage in research in the field, conduct in-service-training, and efficiently address problems of instrumentation and analytical procedures. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program for detailed information and possible changes in contents and scheduling.

Admission Requirements

· General grade point average of at least 2.75.
· Qualified applicants must have earned a Baccalaurate degree or Post-Baccalaurate Certificate in Medical Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning and be certified by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or an equivalent professional accrediting agency.
· Applicants must submit the results of graduate entrance examination tests GRE or PAEG, which must be taken within a five calendar years of the application date.
· Two letters of recommendation from a former professor and/or from an employer, must be submitted.
· A personal interview with the faculty.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must:
· Complete de 36 credit-hour program.
· Obtain an overall average of 3.00
· Complete the research project approved by the faculty
· Complete graduation requirements within a five-year period.

Course Descriptions

(Please click here to download the course description in PDF format)

Informative Sheet

(Please click here to download the Informative Sheet of the Program)

Program Faculty

Prof. Bárbara Segarra Vázquez
Dr. Margarita Irizarry Ramírez

Physical Address
Medical Center Complex
Monacillo Area, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
· College of Health Related Professions, School of Nursing Building, 2nd Floor

 Last Modified: 01/18/2008