Master of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

School of Health Sciences

The Master of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (CDS) degree program allows healthcare professionals to obtain additional training and develop critical thinking skills in order to advance in their profession. The program offers both a traditional Master of Science degree path and a professional development concentration.

The traditional Master of Science in CDS degree is intended for clinical and diagnostic sciences students to gain experience in clinical laboratory research.

The Master of Science in CDS with Professional Development Concentration is designed for students who already have their Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) certification or similar healthcare-related certification seeking to enter management or administrative positions within the workplace.

Delivery Type: Partially Online and on-campus

Credit required/Time to completion: 30 credits

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $113,400

Projected National Job Growth: 13.6%

Career opportunities: Clinical Research Coordinators, Medical Science Liaisons, Clinical Scientists, Clinical Trial Managers, Principal Scientists and more.

Who should apply: Laboratory or diagnostic scientists looking to obtain the skills necessary to become leaders and supervisors in the field.

Who is hiring OU grads: University of Michigan, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Henry Ford Health System and more

*Data was last reviewed in February 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.