Industry Snapshot
This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in biological or chemical technology, lab management, or project management.
137K
Laboratory Jobs
There are more than 137,000 people employed in the laboratory testing services industry in the United States as of 2020.
Source: IBIS World | “Laboratory Testing Services in the U.S. Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020
Program Admission Requirements
You must have completed 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.
- You must have earned these credits at a community college or another appropriate institution.
- Of these 15 credits, 12 must be in lab science.
FAQs
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 the online bachelor’s degree in laboratory management. However, you must 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 program capstone. Consult an advisor or a success coach before choosing this major.
You do not need any certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
