Clinical Microbiology
Undergraduate Certificate
Do you have a BS degree in biology or chemistry? Are you interested in a hands-on career in microbiology and working with state-of-the-art equipment, where you can collaborate with a healthcare team as you help diagnose infections? Looking for a career where you can also make a great living? Consider our Clinical Microbiology Certificate Program!
Become a certified laboratory professional with the Clinical Microbiology Certificate. Students who complete this certification are eligible for the ASCP categorical certification examination in microbiology, which makes them eligible for employment in a clinical laboratory. This certificate grants eligibility to take the examination in as little as 18 months rather than the full 3-4 years of a traditional medical laboratory science program.
Please note this program is designed for individuals who hold a prior baccalaureate degree in biological sciences or chemistry or a baccalaureate degree with appropriate background in biology and chemistry. All required coursework is undergraduate level.
Program curriculum and details
Student success
Medical laboratory science undergraduate mean starting salary
Salary range: $71,000 NACE Data Collection of Class of 2024 Undergraduate AlumniAccreditations and distinctions

The Medical Laboratory Science program at UMass Dartmouth is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.