As health care continues to evolve, the demand for skilled health care professionals to step into leadership and supervisory roles has never been greater. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics1, employment in health care-related occupations is projected to grow by 13% between 2022 and 2032. Many healthcare workers already in the field are looking for opportunities to advance their careers, whether by moving into supervisor or management positions, leading laboratory teams, or expanding their responsibilities in clinical or research environments.
To support this professional growth, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS) offers the Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS) in Biomedical Laboratory Science (BLS). The program is a fully online, flexible graduate degree program designed for professionals seeking to advance their biomedical laboratory science career.
A Smarter Path Forward
The GW SMHS’ MSHS BLS program is tailored for professionals already working in a clinical, research, or biotechnology laboratory who are looking to advance into supervisory or leadership roles. This program will develop critical thinking and communication skills to enhance your potential in the workplace. The program will build upon your existing expertise so that you can apply newly acquired content knowledge and skills toward leadership roles.
Online, Flexible, and Built for Working Adults
The fully online program is ideal for professionals balancing work, life, and school. With asynchronous coursework, students can engage with lectures, assignments, and discussions on their own time — no need to be in a classroom at a specific hour.
This flexibility is especially attractive to those already working in the health care field. Whether you’re managing a full-time job, raising a family, or both, the program allows you to advance your education without putting your career on hold.
Graduates of the program are equipped for diverse roles across the health care and life sciences industries. Common career trajectories include leadership, supervisory, management, or teaching positions in:
- clinical or diagnostic labs
- laboratory science academic programs
- government agencies
- biotech companies
- public health labs
- blood banks
- research coordinators
Take the First Step
Whether you’re shifting careers, aiming to grow in your current position, or preparing for leadership roles, the MSHS in Biomedical Laboratory Science at GW SMHS offers a smart, streamlined, and supportive path forward.
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Reference:
1Stiegler K, Martiniano R, and Forte G. Health Care Employment Projections, 2019–2029: An Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Projections by Setting and by Occupation. Rensselaer, NY: Center for Health Workforce Studies, School of Public Health, SUNY Albany; August 2021.
