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Online Bachelor's Degree

Laboratory Management

Laboratory Management
Bachelor of Science or BTPS
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Workplace learning experience required
TUITION
  • $312 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Next Session Starts
October 19

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.

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 36 Credits

Please note: Of the 36 credits of coursework required in the major, 15 lower-level credits must be transferred in. See Program Admission Requirements for more information.

  • (3 Credits, BIOL 325)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 331)
  • (3 Credits, NSCI 301)
  • (6 Credits, BIOL 486B), two (3 Credits, BIOL 486A) courses, or any internship through Workplace Learning
    You must take this Workplace Learning course concurrently with a new internship or work project related to your academic program. Prior program approval is required.
  • (3 Credits, BIOL 495)
  • Lower-level coursework in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, or molecular biology, including 12 credits in lab science (15 credits)

Related Required Courses

The following may be applied to general education or elective requirements:

  • 14 credits of science coursework in biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, physics, or 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.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

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.

Develop Research
Develop a workload tracking system for laboratory inventory and training.
Evaluate Processes
Plan, organize, and direct the daily work activities of a laboratory setting.
Maintain Equipment
Monitor and maintain laboratory-related documentation, equipment, and supplies.
Gain Leadership Skills
Communicate in a clear, organized manner to staff and the scientific community.
Proactively Solve Problems
Compile a laboratory training manual to be used by all new lab employees.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Create a safe and productive workplace by supporting laboratory personnel.

Industry Snapshot

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

Left to right: Robin Searles-Adenegan, UMGC Faculty; model
Left to right: Robin Searles-Adenegan, UMGC Faculty; model

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

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Program Admission Requirements

  • To pursue a major in laboratory management, you must have completed the required lower-level coursework for the laboratory management major—within an Associate of Applied Science degree program at a community college with which UMGC has an articulation agreement, within another appropriate transfer program, or at UMGC.
  • Consult an advisor before selecting this major.

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