School of Health Professions

Coursework and accreditation information

Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Coursework

The Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences degree program consists of 74 semester hours of clinical laboratory science courses and clinical practicums taken at UT Health San Antonio.

Program accreditation

The medical laboratory sciences program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. Learn more about our accreditation.

Institutional accreditation

UT Health San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, to award certificates and baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and professional degrees. The institution was last reviewed and reaffirmed in 2018. The institution's accreditation extends through 2028 and includes all programs offered on the institution's main campus as well as those offered at all extended program sites.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,  GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the university. Note: The Commission should only be contacted 1) to learn about the institution's accreditation status, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's accreditation review, or 3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. All normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to the Health Science Center and not the Commission's office.