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Microbiology

Dual degree

Complete your undergraduate and master's degrees in just 6 years! 

The Dual Degree Program in Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Microbiology enables a UWL student to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS) and a Master of Science degree in microbiology with emphasis in clinical microbiology.

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  • After students have been accepted into the CLS Program and completed 90 undergraduate credit hours, they may be accepted into the dual degree program.
  • Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA to remain in the dual degree program.
  • The Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded after completion of 120 undergraduate credits, the CLS major requirements, and the general university requirements.
  • Students must have graduate student status before registering for their third graduate course (normally in the second semester of their senior year).
  • The Master of Science degree will be awarded after completion of the B.S. and M.S. requirements.

Advising overview

Individual student schedules will vary, depending on internship timing, etc. Please work closely with Graduate Program Director Dr. Paul Schweiger to develop your personalized plan. 

When? What? Special notes
Spring of Sophomore year Apply to the CLS Program You will need to maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA  and all program required science/math courses must be a "C" or better. Application deadline is February 15.
Fall of Junior year Apply to the practicum affiliates for your CLS clinical year You will be required to make a separate application for acceptance in the Clinical Phase at one or more of the accredited programs affiliated with UWL. The application for the clinical phase is submitted early in the Fall semester, and you will be notified if you are accepted in the same semester.
Spring of Junior year Apply as a graduate special non-degree student using the Universities of Wisconsin online application Consult with your CLS advisor and the Graduate Program Director before applying. Instructions will be provided.
Spring of Junior year or summer after junior year Apply to the Clinical Microbiology MS program Applications are due July 1. See the Microbiology MS program Application processes website.
Fall of senior year Take CLI 580 You will pay undergraduate tuition this semester.  
Spring of senior year Take CLI 570 You will pay graduate tuition this semester. 
End of Spring of Senior year (May) Complete the undergraduate portion of the program upon completion of the clinical practicum. Students register for fall graduate classes within the Clinical Microbiology MS program. Students do not have to complete the Clinical Microbiology Practicum I (MIC 770) as part of their graduate degree.