Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. In addition, students must have a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science. Applicant transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Applicants should also have:

• Coursework in genetics, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, chemistry, and statistics.
• Laboratory experience. This can be met by documented clinical laboratory experience or 16 credits of coursework accompanied by a lab. Students may be admitted with alternate backgrounds if coursework is met in a defined period of time.
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors or professional references. Letters should address the applicant’s academic and professional abilities and preparation for graduate study.
• A statement of intent must be included which describes the applicant’s laboratory skills and experiences, and reasons for pursuing graduate education.

Note: In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, additional factors, including clinical laboratory experience/molecular laboratory experience or performance in the last 60 hours of course work, may be weighted more heavily in the assessment for admissions.