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Program Outcomes

1. Graduate certification rates demonstrating an average of at least 75% pass rate on the BOC examinations for those who take the exam within the first year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three year period.

ASCP Board of Certification Medical Laboratory Science Exam Statistics

BOC Pass Rate
Year Percent
2024 100%
2023 88.8%
2022 100%
2021 80%
2020 89.50%
2019 89.50%

2. Graduation rates demonstrating an average of at least 70% of students who have begun the final half of the program go on to successfully graduate from the program as calculated by the most recent three year period. (Defined as the beginning of clinicals).

Graduation Rate
Year of Graduation Percent
2024 100%
2023 100%
2022 100%
2021 95%
2020 91%
2019 100%

3. Graduate placement rates demonstrating that an average of at least 70% of respondent graduates either find employment in the field or closely related field (for those who seek employment, or continue their education within one year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three year period.

Graduate Placement Rates
Year  Percent
2024 94%
2023 100%
2022 100%
2021 95%
2020 95%
2019 95%

4. Attrition Data

Attribution Data
Year of Graduation Attrition
2024 11%
2023 0%
2022 27%
2021 16%
2020 25%
2019 16%

 

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills in hematology. 
  2. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills in medical chemistry. 
  3. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills in immunohematology. 
  4. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills in clinical microbiology.  
  5. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills in urinalysis and body fluids.  
  6. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students will demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills in immunology. 

Medical Laboratory Science Standards and Expectations for Students 
Medical Laboratory Science Standards and Expectations for Students 2022 Manual is designed for use only by students in the Medical Laboratory Science Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It contains information that provides assistance to students as they enter and progress through the program

Essential Functions or Technical Standards 
Essential Functions or Technical Standards 2022 -In compliance with the ADA, the Medical Laboratory Science Program provides the following information to aid the applicant/student to determine whether reasonable accommodations are necessary.

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