BS Medical Laboratory Science at University of Utah

Entry requirements

Programme admission (University of Utah, undergraduate): Eligibility: Completion of all MLS prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of (C-). Completion of all general education (GE) and bachelor degree (BD) requirements prior to starting the MLS program is highly encouraged. Applicants with numerous incomplete GE/BD requirements may be deferred pending review and discussion with the MLS Undergraduate Program Director. Minimum cumulative and math/science GPAs of 2.5 (4.0 scale). Note: At the time of application, a combined GPA from all institutions attended will be calculated. Submission of a completed application portfolio. Selection by the MLS Undergraduate Admissions Committee. Applying to the MLS Program: Instructions for the current year are linked on the program's website by Dec. 1st. Applications are submitted through an online application system accessed via the instructional document. Complete application portfolios received between Dec. 1st and Feb. 15th will be reviewed for fall admission. The following is an overview of the application process: Phase One - Application Portfolio Submission Completion of the online application form by the deadline. Completion or satisfactory plan for completion of all prerequisite courses prior to beginning the MLS program. Completion or satisfactory plan for completion of all university general education and baccalaureate requirements. Current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended on file with the University of Utah by the application deadline. Cumulative and math/science GPAs of 2.5 or higher. Responses to provided essay prompts received by the application deadline. Updated resume highlighting work experience, community service involvement, and leadership experience received by the application deadline. Two letters of professional reference received by the application deadline. Submitted application to the University of Utah (if not currently an active student). Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements and submit all of the required documents by the application deadline will be advanced for Phase Two review. Late applications may be accepted depending on class size. Phase Two - Admissions Committee Review Complete application portfolios are carefully reviewed by the MLS Undergraduate Admissions Committee on the basis of academic qualifications as well as promise for success in the program and potential contributions to the profession. The Medical Laboratory Sciences Division adheres to the University of Utah's policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in admission decisions. A personal interview may be conducted to further assess applicant qualifications, if deemed necessary by the admissions committee. All applicants will receive notification of the admissions committee's decision by email in early April. Admission is contingent upon: Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of (C-). Maintaining a minimum cumulative and math/science GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale). Completion of a one time, non-refundable acceptance fee. Submission of documentation of immunization status and/or approved medical/religious exemption. Submission of a completed health history and physical examination form. Submission of documentation of negative screening result for tuberculosis. Completion of required safety trainings. Participation in mandatory on-campus orientation sessions held the week before the first week of fall semester classes. Note that students must pass a comprehensive background check and urine drug test prior to beginning their clinical rotations.