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Bachelor of Science Health and Rehabilitation Science (Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science (MLT to MLS)) (Online) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

This online BS in Health and Rehabilitation Science is designed for certified Medical Laboratory Technicians moving to Medical Laboratory Science. Coursework is completed online at the student's own pace.

Duration: As little as two years, depending on general education and prerequisite courses completed before enrolling  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

Career pathways

Medical laboratory science roles contributing to disease diagnosis, treatment and medical research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for certified Medical Laboratory Technicians. MLS (ASCP) exam eligibility via Route 2 requires MLT certification, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and at least 2 years of clinical lab experience within the last 5 years covering all areas of the lab.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus: Autumn 2027 and Spring 2027 (Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026). Summer first-year applications are not accepted.

Transfer applicants can start in Spring, Summer or Autumn 2027.

First-year, Columbus campus, Autumn 2027: early action (non-binding) deadline November 1, 2026; regular decision deadline January 15, 2027; financial aid priority date February 1; acceptance fee deadline May 1, 2027. Early action decisions: December 11 (Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants) and January 22 (non-Ohio residents and international applicants); regular decision decisions March 5.

First-year applicants apply with the Common Application. ACT or SAT scores are required for first-year Columbus applicants (superscored; sent directly by the testing agency); applicants out of high school two or more years are not required to submit scores. The essay is not required.

Transfer applicants (Columbus campus): Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027; Summer 2027 deadline May 15, 2027. Regional campuses: December 1, 2026, April 15, 2027 and July 15, 2027 respectively.

International transfer applicants: Spring 2027 deadline October 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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