Program Options
Students have a variety options for completing their Bachelor or Master of Science. Each program is offered in three specialty area majors:
Choose the option that is right for you.
Options for High School Seniors
2-Year Plan a College Education (PACE) Program
Program Length
2 years at a partner college (55 credits)
2 years at Thomas Jefferson University (full-time)
About the Program
High school students who want to assure their admission to our Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology Program can apply to the Plan a College Education (PACE) Program in their senior year of high school.
PACE students first attend any accredited college or university of their choice for two years to complete their prerequisites and liberal arts education. Each student who maintains an appropriate GPA in this time then transfers into our 2-Year Bachelor of Science Program.
Although PACE students are already admitted to the Program, they must apply to their major of choice the year before entering our Program.
3+2 Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program
Program Length
3 prior years of specific prerequisite coursework (82 credits)
2 academic years (full-time)
About the Program
High school seniors who are committed to earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology can apply to one of our partner institutions—Immaculata University or Penn State Abington, Chestnut Hill College, University of the Sciences and Saint Joseph's University—and spend three years there working toward a bachelor’s degree.
As long as all required coursework is completed, students will then transition to Thomas Jefferson University, where they will complete the MS degree in 2 years.
Options for College Students
2-Year Option Bachelor's
Program Length
2 prior years of specific prerequisite coursework (55 credits)
2 academic years (full-time)
About the Program
This is the traditional track for students seeking a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology. Students enter Thomas Jefferson University for upper-division study after completing prerequisite coursework at another school.
1-Year Option Bachelor's
Program Length
3 prior years of specific prerequisite coursework (70 credits)
1 year (12 consecutive months, full-time)
About the Program
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology can enter Thomas Jefferson University for upper-division study after completing prerequisite coursework at another school.
The 1-Year Option allows students with three prior years of specific prerequisite coursework to earn a BS in one calendar year of full-time study.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's
Program Length
3 prior years of specific prerequisite coursework (82 credits)
2 academic years (full-time)
About the Program
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology can enter Thomas Jefferson University for upper-division study after completing prerequisite coursework at another school.
The Combined BS/MS option allows students with three prior years of specific prerequisite coursework to earn a BS and MS in two calendar years of full-time study.
Professional Master's - Accelerated
Program Length
Accelerated: 12 consecutive months of full-time study, including summer sessions
About the Program
This one-of-a-kind program offers specific technical and managerial competencies for employment in biotech, clinical and/or anatomic pathology laboratories. The Program is designed for students who:
- Have a BS in a field other than laboratory sciences/bioscience technologies
- Have a BS in one laboratory science program, but want to study another practice area
This program is a good fit for those who plan to apply to medical or other doctoral programs and want to gain additional academic and practical experience.
Professional Master's - 2-year
Program Length
2 years: Take classes in the Fall and Spring semesters for two years, with no summer coursework
About the Program
This one-of-a-kind program offers specific technical and managerial competencies for employment in biotech, clinical and/or anatomic pathology laboratories. The program is designed for students who:
- Have a BS in a field other than laboratory sciences/bioscience technologies
- Have a BS in one laboratory science program, but want to study another practice area
This program is a good fit for those who plan to apply to medical or other doctoral programs and want to gain additional academic and practical experience.
Advanced Master's
Program Length
Part-time (recommended): 5 semesters (2 years)
Full-time: 3 semesters (12 consecutive months)
About the Program
Students seeking leadership positions in laboratory management, education and research can earn an advanced MS in Bioscience technologies, through either full- or part-time study. The Program is tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals.
Students must have a BS or a post-baccalaureate certificate in a laboratory field of biotechnology, cytogenetic technology, cytotechnology or medical laboratory sciences. Other laboratory professionals may be eligible, based on training and experience.