M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science

For M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, tuition costs 11,916 USD per year.

This Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program prepares graduate students for roles in clinical laboratory science and medical technology. It involves conducting scientific tests, analyzing biological specimens, and reporting results for medical diagnosis and treatment, rather than direct patient care. The program is accredited by NAACLS and offered through evening courses at the Fort Worth campus.

Focus areas include Medical Laboratory Sciences Certification, Molecular Diagnostician-Professional, Molecular Diagnostician-Research.

The program requires 30-54 credit hours, distributed across coursework covering topics like immunopathology and laboratory management, and includes practical experience through practicum, field experience, or internships.

Graduates pursue roles such as Lab Director, Lab Data Analyst, Supervisor, or Technician in molecular diagnostic laboratories, medical research laboratories, or industry settings. Within six months, 100% accept job offers or enroll in doctoral programs.

Requires admission to Tarleton State University Graduate Studies and additional program-specific application requirements.

On-campus (Fort Worth) and online delivery available. The program duration is 18+ months, with evening courses offered at the Fort Worth campus. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.

Tarleton State University’s main campus sits in the center of Stephenville, a city with more than 160 years of history. Tarleton marks 126 years of excellence and offers 137 programs of study. The campus provides more than 18 on-campus living options, a gym, study areas, and student organizations. Its location gives students access to a traditional college experience within a close-knit community.

Academic options include programs across the university, with featured study in data science and digital media studies. The M.S. in Data Science offers two concentrations and practical skills for careers in business, industry, or government. The B.S. in Digital Media Studies combines artistic and technical skills in digital design, multimedia, and video games. Science and mathematics students also take part in research symposiums.

Stephenville is in Central Texas, about one to two hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, 1.5 hours from Waco, 2.5 hours from Austin, and four hours from Houston. Students can visit Jaycee Park, Stephenville City Park, Splashville Water Park, and the Stephenville Disc Golf Course. Local manufacturing companies and small businesses offer job opportunities, while nearby Glen Rose and Hico provide access to Dinosaur Valley State Park, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and the Billy the Kid Museum.