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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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51²Ö¿â Students

The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of 51²Ö¿â. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of 51²Ö¿â and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At 51²Ö¿â, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from 51²Ö¿â! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

51²Ö¿â is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by 51²Ö¿â's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Earn your Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

College of Health and Wellness

About the Program Advance your lab career with an MS, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

51²Ö¿â’s MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is one of very few in the country available to students in a fully online or blended online format.Ìý Using the HyFlex modality of delivery, students may choose to attend all lecture classes fully online or in-person.Ìý

Students in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Histotechnology (HTL) specializations must be available to come in-person to our Miami Shores, Florida campus 2 or 3 weekends per semester for hands-on weekend laboratory workshops.Ìý All clinical rotations for MLS and HTL must be attended in-person but can be arranged at various hospital affiliate locations throughout the state of Florida.Ìý Both specializations are accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Although clinical internships must be completed in the state of Florida, MLS and HTL students are not required to locate to the Miami area for our degree program.

Students in the Laboratory Management specialization can choose to take all their coursework fully online.Ìý There is no in-person requirement to complete the master’s degree in this specialization.Ìý This degree program is available fully online to students all over the United States in a synchronous online lecture format.Ìý Because we offer the HyFlex modality of delivery, students also still have the option to attend their classes in-person.

All specializations culminate in a capstone project, where students will conduct a directed research project around a clinical case study.

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Accreditation

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

5600 N River Rd, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Specializations

  • The Laboratory Management Specialization requires 30 graduate semester credit hours for graduation. Students may choose to attend part-time or full-time as their schedules allow, and may choose among a number of elective courses that meet their individual needs and interests. If attending on a full-time basis, students in this specialization option can complete their master’s degree in three to four semesters (1 year). This degree option will prepare students for leadership positions in research, clinical practice, management and industry.Ìý

    Enquire about our LAST SEMESTER FREE offerings to qualified students enrolled full time in the Master’s of Science programs in Laboratory Management, Histotechnology, and Medical Laboratory Science.Ìý

    Course CurriculumÌý

    (30 total credits)Ìý

    Immunology

    3

    Lab SafetyÌý

    3Ìý

    Research MethodsÌý

    3Ìý

    Health Law and EthicsÌý

    3Ìý

    PathologyÌý

    3Ìý

    HSA CourseÌý

    3Ìý

    HSA CourseÌý

    3Ìý

    HSA CourseÌý

    3Ìý

    BMS/CLB ELECTIVEÌý

    3Ìý

    Capstone ProjectÌý

    3Ìý

  • The Histotechnology (HTL) Specialization requires 31 graduate semester credit hours for graduation. Students who begin the program in the Fall and take classes full time can complete the program in 12 months. Part time students or students starting the program in Spring semester will take more than 12 months to complete. The HTL specialization trains students to enter the laboratory profession as a Histotechnologist and qualifies them to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HTL national board exam. The master’s degree also qualifies students for career advancement in laboratory management and careers in laboratory sciences education.Ìý

    Enquire about our LAST SEMESTER FREE offerings to qualified students enrolled full time in the Master’s of Science programs in Laboratory Management, Histotechnology, and Medical Laboratory Science.Ìý

    Course Curriculum

    (31 total credits)Ìý

    Research MethodologyÌý

    3Ìý

    Lab SafetyÌý

    3Ìý

    MicrotechniqueÌý

    3Ìý

    ImmunologyÌý

    3Ìý

    Histology and Cell BiologyÌý

    4Ìý

    Adv HistotechnologyÌý

    3Ìý

    PathologyÌý

    3Ìý

    Health Law and EthicsÌý

    3Ìý

    CapstoneÌý

    3Ìý

    Clinical ExperienceÌý

    3Ìý

  • The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Specialization requires 69 graduate semester credit hours for graduation. Students who begin the program in the Fall and take classes full time can complete the program in 24 months. Part time students or students starting the program in Spring semester will take longer than 24 months to complete. The MLS specialization trains students to enter the laboratory profession as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and qualifies them to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLS national board exam. The master’s degree also qualifies students for career advancement in laboratory management and careers in laboratory sciences education.Ìý

    Enquire about our LAST SEMESTER FREE offerings to qualified students enrolled full time in the Master’s of Science programs in Laboratory Management, Histotechnology, and Medical Laboratory Science.Ìý

    Course Curriculum

    (69 total credits)Ìý

    Intro to MLSÌý

    3

    Basic Research MethodsÌý

    3Ìý

    Lab SafetyÌý

    3Ìý

    Lab Management and Quality ControlÌý

    3Ìý

    Advanced MLSÌýÌý

    3Ìý

    Medical TerminologyÌý

    2Ìý

    PathologyÌý

    3Ìý

    Histology & Cell Biology LabÌý

    4Ìý

    Health Law & EthicsÌý

    3Ìý

    BiochemistryÌý

    3Ìý

    Immunology/SerologyÌý

    3Ìý

    Molecular Lab DiagÌý

    3Ìý

    Medical MicrobiologyÌýÌý

    3Ìý

    Clinical ChemistryÌý

    3Ìý

    HematologyÌý

    3Ìý

    Blood BankingÌý

    3Ìý

    Clinical Experience IÌý

    6Ìý

    Clinical Experience IIÌý

    6Ìý

    Clinical Experience IIIÌý

    6Ìý
News

Top Stories

  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences Senior Earns Baptist Health Allied Health Scholarship December 09, 2022

    Victoria Pryor will receive a tuition grant and begin her clinical rotations as a Medical Laboratory Sciences Scholar.

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    Histotechnology Grad Hannah Bailey Forges Her Own Path April 25, 2022

    Growing up, Hannah Bailey knew she wanted more than her small town could offer.

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  • A Day in the Life of a Histotechnologist October 05, 2020

    The journey that led 27-year-old Raymond Hall to histotechnology started in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi.

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Admissions Overview Getting Started

Congratulations on taking the first step to pursue your passion, advance your career, and make a difference in your community. We are committed to assist each student through the admission process.

Whether you transition straight from undergraduate studies to a graduate program or have been out of school for some time, we offer a welcoming and professional environment for graduate study.

With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.

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Admission Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Biological or Physical Sciences (or related disciplines) or 30 biology and chemistry credits combined (must have credits in both)
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Two letters of recommendation

Preferred prerequisites (but not required):

  • General Biology w/ Lab
  • Anatomy and Physiology I w/ Lab
  • Anatomy and Physiology II w/ Lab
  • General Chemistry w/ Lab
  • Organic Chemistry w/ Lab
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Statistics

Admissions Overview International Student FAQs

If you are an international student, applying as early as possible is in your best interest in order to allow ample time for immigration processing. Please be aware that admission to 51²Ö¿â does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa by the United States Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin.

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Financial Aid Affordable for you.

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

51²Ö¿â participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.

51²Ö¿â's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.

Financial Aid Programs

Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees

You can use the 51²Ö¿â Scholarship System to find other scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible to receive:

  • Answer as many questions as you like—the more questions answered, the more scholarships you’re matched to
  • Be automatically considered for many of the scholarships available at 51²Ö¿â
  • Do a keyword search for scholarships and review the criteria to see if your qualifications are a match
The scholarships are funded through contributions from private donors, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, campus organizations, and corporations.
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51²Ö¿â does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe 51²Ö¿â policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

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