Dr. Rachel Morris
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Rachel Morris received her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Marquette University in 2011. She did her postdoctoral work at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan Medical School where she studied the physiology and ecology of bacteria in low oxygen environments, including the human gut. She has been passionate about education throughout her career, teaching and mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Program Overview
This Michigan State University online program is designed for new laboratory managers, employees, and current laboratory managers wishing to stay current on critical issues most laboratory managers face on a day-to-day basis. Rules and regulations are constantly changing and sometimes the old way is no longer the valid way to manage your lab. The online Managing Biomedical Laboratory Operations Certificate Program may be used to train new managers, as well as refresh current managers on how to make your laboratory function in a highly efficient manner.
Program Outcomes
Students that enroll in this program learn about current issues in this biomedical clinical laboratory regulation, technology, legislation and economic factors that drive laboratory decisions. They work through a variety of course materials and develop their management skillset through discussions on clinical laboratory services and operations strategies and topics.
Career Outlook
This program provides up to date instruction on topics in laboratory operations and management. It may serve as a foundation for career advancement in laboratory management, quality assurance specialist roles, policymakers, research, industry and regulatory roles.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
- #68 in Graduate Biological Sciences Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2022
- #41 in Graduate Biostatistics Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Tuition Per Credit Hour
In-State
Out-of-State
$978.25
$1,222.25
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.