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Clinical Biochemistry
Undergraduate Certificate
Get certified to work in a lab
Advance your career in the clinical biochemistry laboratory with a certificate in clinical biochemistry! Develop the specialized knowledge and skills to analyze blood and bodily fluids and measure analytes including lipids, electrolytes, cardiac biomarkers, toxins, and more. Students who complete the certificate program and have earned a bachelor's degree are eligible for the ASCP BOC(C) examination.
Why earn a clinical biochemistry certificate at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth?
Are you interested in an exciting career where you can work with state-of-the-art diagnostic instrumentation and collaborate with healthcare teams while you analyze patient specimens? Consider our Clinical Biochemistry Certificate Program!
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth's NAACLS-accredited clinical biochemistry certificate program is designed for students and professionals who have completed at least 15 combined credits in biology and chemistry and who will earn a bachelor’s degree before or by the time they complete the certificate. The program can be completed in as little as 12 months and prepares students for a career in the growing, lucrative, and fulfilling field of clinical biochemistry.
Launch your career
What can I do with a certificate in clinical biochemistry?
With this certification, you can work as a clinical biochemist in hospital laboratories, research facilities, biotechnology companies, and more.
What skills will I learn?
While earning the clinical biochemistry certification, you will learn to:
- Perform diagnostic tests including comprehensive metabolic panels, liver and kidney function tests, cardiac biomarker testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and more
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate laboratory results
- Operate specialized instrumentation
- Apply quality control and assurance practices
Program curriculum and details
Student success
Average salary for medical laboratory scientists in Massachusetts
Salary range: $87,000 American Society for Clinical Pathology 2023 Wage SurveyClinical Biochemistry Certificate curriculum
| Year | Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Spring | MLS 241 Instrumentation Analysis | 3 |
| Year 1 | Spring | MLS 341 Clinical Chemistry Diagnostic Techniques | 3 |
| Year 1 | Spring | MLS 342 Clinical Instrumental Analysis Lab | 1 |
| Year 1 total | 7 | ||
| Year 2 | Fall | MLS 443 Clinical Biochemistry I | 5 |
| Year 2 | Fall | MLS 444 Clinical Biochemistry II | 3 |
| Year 2 total | 8 | ||
| Total credits | 15 |
Course descriptions, schedules and requirements
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the Clinical Biochemistry Undergraduate Certificate program? Below are answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.
A certificate in clinical biochemistry qualifies students to sit for the ASCP BOC (C) Categorical Examination. Upon passing, you will be eligible to work in a clinical chemistry lab, where you will analyze blood and bodily fluids to measure electrolytes, lipids, hormones, and more.
A certificate in microbiology qualifies students to sit for the ASCP BOC (M) Categorical Examination. Upon passing, you will be eligible to work in a clinical microbiology lab, where you will analyze patient samples to identify microorganisms that cause infectious diseases.
| Role | Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Scientist in Microbiology (M) | Scientist in Chemistry (C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Associate degree with training in all areas of the clinical laboratory | Bachelor's degree with training in all areas of the clinical laboratory | Bachelor's degree with a specialized training in microbiology | Bachelor's degree with a specialized training in chemistry |
| Certification | MLT (ASCP)CM | MLS (ASCP)CM | M (ASCP)CM | C (ASCP)CM |
| Scope of practice | Perform routine laboratory testing under supervision | Perform complex laboratory testing and may supervise staff | Performs complex testing exclusively in clinical microbiology | Performs complex testing exclusively in clinical chemistry |
Credentialed scientists can work to become laboratory leaders including mangers, supervisors, lead scientists, and technical specialists.