The Rush University SBB/MS program is designed to prepare students for the SBB certification examination and Diplomat in Laboratory Management (DLM) offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification. Note: Eligibility for the DLM (ASCP) examination category includes at least two years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the United States, Canada or a CAP/TJC/AABB-accredited laboratory within the last 10 years. Students successfully completing this program will be prepared to assume positions in administration, management/ supervision, clinical research or teaching in a hospital, blood center, university, governmental agency or health care-related industry.

Continue to work, earn your master's degree and review for the SBB certification exam:

• Flexible class schedules for the busy professional
• Classes accessible 24/7 via the Internet
• Quality, structured program
• Relevant, current content
• Professional collaboration

For more information about careers in blood bank technology, visit:

• CAAHEP SBB Technology
• NIH Specialist in Blood Banking
• PayScale Certified Specialist in Blood Banking

Minimum Admission Requirements

The following are required of the applicant to be considered for admission:

• A baccalaureate (BS) degree from a regionally accredited college or university in medical laboratory, biological, or related science
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
• A minimum of one year full-time postbaccalaureate work experience relevant to an immunohematology area within an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency
• Documentation of ASCP or NCA Certification
• Three (3) reference letters
• A phone interview will be required

Applicants who have taken their prerequisite course work at a university outside the United States must have their course work evaluated by the Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE). Applicants whose primary language is not English should refer to the College of Health Sciences TOEFL Policy

College of Health Science TOEFL Policy

Admissions Applications

Application for the Rush University SBB Program must be completed on line. For an application go to: Application for Rush University.

Click on Apply Online Now under the College of Health Sciences Admissions heading. Sign in to your own account or create a new one and then click on "My Applications." You will see a page called "Applications Listing". Choose "Start a General Application."

When asked for the program you are applying to: if you are planning on applying to the combined SBB/MS option, select MS in CLM; or if you are only applying to the SBB Certificate program, select SBB.

Admissions Deadlines

Because there is a limit to the number of students we are able to accept into the program each quarter, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible. Deadlines for application are as follows:

Fall Quarter:
Priority Deadline: July 1^st
Final Deadline: August 1^st

Winter Quarter:
Priority Deadline: November 1^st
Final Deadline: November 15^th

Spring Quarter:
Priority Deadline: February 1^st
Final Deadline: February 15^th

Summer Quarter:
Priority Deadline: May 1^st
Final Deadline: May 15^th

Technical Requirements for Online Instruction

Since all courses are offered online, students should have access to an up-to-date computer and Microsoft office software suite. Rush University computer requirements, and recommendations for students enrolled in Web courses and courses with a Web component are available at:

Computer Requirements and Recommendations for Rush University Students

SBB Certificate Disclosure Document

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.rushu.rush.edu/disclosures/sbbcert