Online Laboratory Management Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses available online
Workplace learning experience required

TUITION

$318 per credit (in-state)
$499 per credit (out-of-state)
$250 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

Prepare to coordinate and manage laboratories in rapidly growing biological and technical fields.

The online bachelor’s degree program in laboratory management at University of Maryland Global Campus is the only one of its kind in the state of Maryland. Developed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars to meet growing demand in the industry, this program will help you prepare to coordinate the activities that contribute to a well-ordered laboratory by combining in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures with hands-on laboratory management exercises.

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Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 36 Credits

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.

Take the following courses at UMGC:

(3 Credits, BIOL 325)
(3 Credits, BMGT 364)
(3 Credits, FINC 331)
(3 Credits, NSCI 301)
Choose one of the following course options:
- Two (3 Credits, BIOL 486A) courses
- (6 Credits, BIOL 486B)
- A Workplace Learning course, which must be taken concurrently with a new internship or work project related to your academic program. Prior program approval is required.
(3 Credits, BIOL 495)

Related Required Courses

The following courses may fulfill 8 credits of general education requirements:

(4 Credits, BIOL 105)
(4 Credits, BIOL 230)

You will need to fulfill 6 credits of related required elective requirements. You can choose from the following course options:

(4 Credits, CHEM 103)
(4 Credits, CHEM 113)
(4 Credits, PHYS 121)
(4 Credits, PHYS 122)
Approved science coursework in biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, physics, and virology.

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.

Minor and Elective Courses: 43 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.

Please review this program’s required major courses, related course requirements, and program admission requirements carefully.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023–2024 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each bachelor’s degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all bachelor’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Gain Leadership Skills

Create a healthy, safe, and productive workplace by appropriately hiring, training, supporting, and evaluating laboratory personnel.

Communicate Effectively

Communicate in a clear, well-organized manner that effectively persuades, informs, and clarifies ideas, information, and laboratory procedures.

Maintain Inventory

Monitor and maintain laboratory-related documentation, equipment, and supplies necessary for conducting efficient, safe, cost-effective, and hygienic laboratory operations.

Manage a Lab

Plan, organize, and direct the daily work activities of a laboratory setting by working independently and as a member of a team.

Put Ethics Into Practice

Practice ethical standards of integrity, honesty, and fairness as a laboratory manager.

Manage Protocols

Manage scientific and laboratory practices and procedures by complying with and adhering to national, state, and local standards, policies, protocols, and regulations.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in biological or chemical technology, lab management, or project management.

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You must have earned these credits at a community college or another appropriate institution.
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Prepare to coordinate and manage laboratories in rapidly growing biological and technical fields.

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 36 Credits

Related Required Courses

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Minor and Elective Courses: 43 Credits

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 36 Credits

Related Required Courses

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Minor and Elective Courses: 43 Credits

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