BS Medical Laboratory Science at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The Carver College of Medicine partners with various programs to offer the Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory science. The Kirkwood medical laboratory science program is currently seeking accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Mercy program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Faculty: Carver College of Medicine | Department: Medical Laboratory Science | Duration: 124 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science with a major in medical laboratory science and a defined subprogram (Kirkwood Community College or Mercy College of Health Sciences) requires a minimum of 124 s.h., including preparatory study at the University of Iowa and the professional (clinical) program. Acceptance into the affiliated programs is competitive; see specific program websites for admission requirements.

Career pathways

The demand for medical laboratory scientists is much greater than the number of people qualified to fill the positions, and graduates have numerous employment opportunities nationwide. They consistently find employment before or very soon after graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the college/university (not programme-specific): Admission to the medical laboratory science professional programs is competitive; enrollment may be limited. Students must apply to the medical laboratory science program directly. Students interested in the Mercy College of Health Sciences program apply during the fall of their third year and begin the professional program following that year; students interested in the Kirkwood Community College program would typically apply during the second year to begin the professional program the following year. Before beginning the professional program, students must complete all prerequisites and must have earned at least 58 s.h. of college credit for the Kirkwood Community College program or at least 88 s.h. of college credit for the Mercy College of Health Sciences program. Students satisfy the English and public speaking prerequisites by fulfilling the GE CLAS Core Rhetoric requirement.

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.

First-year applicants may apply for the Fall semester (Early Action and regular deadlines) or the Summer Session; international applicants have Fall and Spring semester acceptance deadlines.

Transfer applicants may enter in the Fall semester or the Spring semester.

First-year: Early Action deadline for Fall is November 2 (documents November 9); regular admission deadline is February 1 (documents February 8); Summer Session or Fall acceptance deadline is May 3. Admission decisions are rolling from August. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available). Apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). ACT/SAT is optional (test-optional, 'no harm' policy; some programmes have specific requirements); ACT code 1356, SAT code 6681.

Transfer: most undergraduate programmes close May 3 for Fall (documents by August 1) and December 1 for Spring (November 16 for international applicants); deadlines vary for some education, nursing and business programmes. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available); apply through the University of Iowa application.

International first-year: Early Action November 2 (documents November 9); regular deadline February 1 (documents February 8); Fall acceptance deadline May 3; Spring acceptance deadline November 16. Admission decisions are rolling from mid-September; deadlines vary by area of study. Application fee is $80 (non-refundable; waivers only for applicants graduating from a US high school who qualify financially). ACT/SAT is required if used for the English proficiency requirement or for scholarships; TOEFL or IELTS accepted.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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