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This program requires a total of 120 credits.
UMGC has limited course offerings in science beyond those already listed for the major. Approved coursework for the listed science requirements may include courses that are accepted in transfer from a community college or another appropriate institution.
You must complete 15 credits of lower-level coursework in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, or molecular biology prior to starting the capstone — and to graduate from this program. Of these 15 credits, 12 must be in lab science.
Take the following courses at UMGC:
The following recommended courses may fulfill 8 credits of general education requirements:
The following science courses may fulfill 6 credits of related elective requirements:
In the process of completing your Workplace Learning courses at UMGC (BIOL 486A/B), you will need to complete 270 hours of a supervised research-based laboratory experience.
Your Workplace Learning experience should take place at an organization that can provide the types of activities and supervision needed to meet program requirements and your own career goals. Make sure to plan at least a semester in advance before participating in a Workplace Learning experience.
Please contact UMGC if you have additional questions:
Not ready to get started on a bachelor’s degree in laboratory management? You can pair a minor in a related field such as biology, natural science, or environmental health and safety with another major at UMGC.
Build valuable knowledge and skills throughout your UMGC laboratory management coursework. This program is designed to help you develop crucial skills in applying ethical practices and lab safety knowledge. These skills help learners make informed decisions about research and scientific applications, communicating scientific principles, effective lab communication, problem-solving, and decision-making for business.
Our laboratory management degree program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This program is designed to help you develop skills for careers in biological or chemical technology, clinical laboratory science, lab management, or science project management. Potential job titles within specific laboratory management careers include medical laboratory scientist, laboratory manager, laboratory supervisor/clinical lab supervisor, research associate, and laboratory technician.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
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An online bachelor's degree in laboratory management is a college degree that students can earn online to help them prepare for a career in the varied facets of laboratory work. At UMGC, the bachelor's degree in laboratory management is a 120-credit program that can be completely almost entirely online but requires you to have completed 15 credits of lower-level coursework in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, or molecular biology (including 12 in lab science) from another institution prior to starting the capstone. The UMGC program covers laboratory procedures, hands-on laboratory management exercises, and more. It helps students prepare to work in a wide range of industries, corporations, government organizations, and research facilities.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in laboratory management is a 120-credit program with courses offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for the online bachelor’s degree in laboratory management from UMGC are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable.
You do not need any background or experience in laboratory management to enroll in this online bachelor’s degree program. However, you must complete 15 credits of lower-level coursework in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, or molecular biology prior to starting the capstone — and to graduate from this program. Of these 15 credits, 12 must be in lab science.
You do not need any certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
