Academic Requirements

Applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher and grades of C+ (2.5) or higher in the required science and math courses listed below.  Grades must be verified by submitting official transcript(s) from all universities attended.   

The degree coursework must include:

1. A combination of 30 credit hours in biology and chemistry
2. Biology and Chemistry courses with laboratory as outlined on the Corewell MLS Program Academic Course Plan
3. Math (intermediate algebra or higher required) and Statistics (preferred)

Candidates with a B.S. degree from a Michigan university who meet the program academic requirements are considered first. Applicants with a foreign degree must submit an education evaluation agency verification of the U.S. equivalent of B.S. degree.  

All applicants must have completed the following in-person baccalaureate-level courses at a U.S. academic institution within the last 7 years and before the program start date.   Applicants with a Medical Laboratory Science major should already meet all academic requirements based on their program of study.

• INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE – proof of enrollment required at interview.
  In-person college course offered through one of these universities
  • CDS 4500 – Oakland University - Contact: lim@oakland.edu
  • CLSC 203 and 204 – Eastern Michigan University – Contact: lshetron@emich.edu
  • BLD 213L and BLD 314L - Michigan State University
  • Similar university/college course with laboratory component upon approval by program director
• CHEMISTRY - 16 credit hours including:
  • BIOCHEMISTRY (one course with or without laboratory)
  • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY courses (one course with passing grade – with/without laboratory)

• BIOLOGY - 16 credit hours including:
  • GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY with laboratory (required)

• HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (required) / ANATOMY (preferred)

We may permit the completion of some required courses from the online provider www.Study.com (or other providers as identified here in the future).  This will be determined after program director review of the applicant’s transcript(s).  Applicants will be advised which online course(s) will be accepted either via email during the application process or in-person at the interview.

NOTE:

• Proof of enrollment will be required for entry into the MTIMPM Match
• Documentation of course completion will be required before program admission

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneDrive) plus Internet and email applications
• Permanent U.S. resident or authorization to work in the U.S.
• Good faculty and/or employer recommendations (three)
• Previous full-time work experience

Note: Substitutions to the above academic requirements may be permitted upon review of academic transcript and personal interview. Alternate online courses credits may not be accepted by the ASCP BOC certifying agency unless transferred to a regionally or nationally accredited educational institution.