Medical Laboratory Science

These highly skilled scientists discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient.  With the use of advanced skills and sophisticated biomedical instrumentation, medical laboratory scientists work behind-the-scenes to determine the levels of chemicals constituents in blood and body fluids, classify cells for abnormalities, identify bacteria and viruses causing infection and uncover markers for cancer and inherited genetic diseases. In addition, they confirm the accuracy of test results and monitor the quality of testing procedures.

Individuals interested in a career in medical laboratory science must have a keen interest in science and mathematics and enjoy problem solving. They must work well under pressure, be organized to finish a task once started, expect quality in their work and be able to work with minimal supervision. Patient contact is limited.

To prepare for a career in medical laboratory science, a student must have a bachelor's degree in science plus clinical education in an accredited medical laboratory science program. Many colleges and universities offer a degree in medical laboratory science via two routes of entry: a "3+1" or a "4+1" route.

In the "3+1" route (also known as a university-based program), students complete approximately three years of appropriate prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university that is affiliated with a clinical laboratory. During the fourth year, they complete an internship at an affiliated clinical laboratory which is usually located in a hospital. In this route, the student will be granted a bachelor of science degree in medical laboratory science from the college or university upon successful completion of the clinical internship.

Students who elect a "4+1" route (also known as a hospital-based program) first complete their baccalaureate degree at a college or university that offers the appropriate prerequisite medical laboratory science courses. During the senior year, they apply and interview for admission into an accredited hospital-based medical laboratory science program.  The student then completes the clinical internship after graduation from the university.

Upon successful completion of either route, students are eligible to take the national Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification examination offered by the ASCP Board of Certification.

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Laboratory Science Students Career Page
33 West Monroe, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312.541.4999
Email: info@ascp.org

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Career Center: What is a Medical Laboratory Science Professional
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Phone: 301.657.2768
Email: ascls@ascls.org

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The program curriculum includes lectures, activities, and clinical rotations in:

Program hours:   

• Lecture courses are typically 8:00 am-3:00 pm Monday thru Friday
• Laboratory rotations are typically 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday and will vary per MLS program faculty and laboratory manager preference
• After-hours study will be required to complete homework assignments and prepare for in-person exams in both lecture and laboratory courses. 

Clinical rotations will be hosted at various hospital campuses in the Corewell Health East or West regions with primary residency at one of the larger medical centers - the William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak (East region students) or the Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids (West region students). Students will also be scheduled for short one-to-four-day rotations at nearby regional campuses when possible. Students will be given the opportunity to indicate their hospital campus preferences for these shorter rotations based on city of residence.

Exemptions

There will be no release from program requirements due to prior work experience, academic experience, or illness. All students must complete the same published program requirements.

Upon successful completion of the clinical program, graduates are eligible to take a national certification examination for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). 

The following organization administers the MLS certification examination

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification
33 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, Il 60603
Phone: 312.541.4999 

Note:  Completion of the Corewell MLS program and receipt of the program certificate is not contingent upon the student passing the national certification examination. 

Upon program completion, the graduating student will be expected to demonstrate:

• Entry-level competency to perform the full range of clinical laboratory testing in a state-of-the art clinical laboratory. This includes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical components of laboratory services in the disciplines of chemistry, hematology/hemostasis, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular pathology, urinalysis & body fluid analysis, and point-of-care testing
• Entry-level competency to interpret, problem-solve, troubleshoot and evaluate clinical procedures and laboratory test results including the use of statistical methods to evaluate data in accordance with quality assurance protocols and regulatory standards

• Compliance with government regulations and accreditation standards relevant to clinical laboratory practice, including adherence to established laboratory safety, quality assurance, competency assessment and proficiency testing protocols

• Professional conduct that includes respecting confidentiality, privacy, inclusivity, equity, diversity and accessibility among patients and the healthcare team as well as displaying appropriate composure under stressful conditions

• Appropriate skills to communicate laboratory test information to the healthcare team, patients and the public and establish effective interprofessional working relationships with other healthcare professionals demonstrating comprehension of and respect for their roles and patient welfare

• Basic knowledge of laboratory operations including the principles and practice of administration, personnel management, quality assurance, process improvement, patient safety activities, and financial resource management within the clinical laboratory setting

• Skills in education and research to (a) evaluate clinical research studies and data sets for applicability and validity; (b) provide instruction to users of laboratory services regarding test procedure utilization and interpretation; (c) acknowledge requirements for continuing education and development to maintain professional competence

The above graduate competencies are modeled after the Description of Career Entry-Level Competencies of the Medical Laboratory Scientist in the NAACLS Standards (October 2022 and October 2024).

National certification examinations

Upon successful completion of the clinical program, graduates are eligible to take a national certification examination for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). 

The following organization administers the MLS certification examination

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification

33 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1600

Chicago, Il 60603

Phone: 312.541.4999 

Note:  Completion of the Corewell MLS program and receipt of the program certificate is not contingent upon the student passing the national certification examination. 

Please click the links below to view the current and historical program outcomes for Medical Laboratory Science. 

The degree coursework must include:

• A combination of 32 credit hours in biology and chemistry:
  • 16 semester hours in biology; three courses with laboratory
  • 16 semester hours in chemistry; three courses with laboratory
• Biology and chemistry courses with laboratory as outlined on the Corewell MLS Program Academic Course Plan
• Math (intermediate algebra or higher required) and statistics (preferred)

Applicants with a foreign degree must submit an education evaluation agency verification of the U.S. equivalent of B.S. degree including GPA and course breakdown with grades.

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.

• CHEMISTRY - 16 credit hours including:
  • BIOCHEMISTRY (one course with passing grade – or with/without a laboratory component)
    • CHEM 212 Biochemistry w/Lab – Portage Learning (Online)
    • BIO 322 Biochemistry w/Lab - Southern California University of Health Sciences (Online)
    • CHM 250/251 – Biochemistry with Lab - Grand Rapids Community College
  • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (at least one course with passing grade – with/without laboratory)
    • CHEM 219 Principles of Organic Chemistry w/Lab – Portage Learning (Online)
• BIOLOGY - 16 credit hours including:
  • GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY with laboratory (required)
    • BIOL 243 – Schoolcraft Community College
    • BI 127 – Grand Rapids Community College
    • Other comparable college level course
• HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (required) / ANATOMY (preferred)
  • BIOL 2640 Physiology II – Oakland Community College
  • Online option:  UExcel Anatomy & Physiology: Study Guide & Test Prep – 2 semester version offered through www.study.com 

Applicants are expected to determine their eligibility by completing the Corewell MLS Program Academic Course Plan document (Excel) and analyzing it for any gaps in courses marked *Required.  This includes providing a brief written action plan with the application for completing outstanding coursework by the program start date. Email requests for guidance and/or transcript review will not always be possible.

NOTE:

• Proof of course enrollment must be provided by October 1st for entry into the MTIMPM Match by the admissions committee
• Documentation of course completion will be required before the program start date

• 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 in-person interview. Online course credits may not be accepted by the ASCP BOC certifying agency unless transferred to a regionally or nationally accredited educational institution.

• August 15:  Application, academic course plan, processing fee, official transcript(s)
• September 30:  Interview
• September 15:  Recommendation forms/letters
• October 5:  MTIMPM Match Registration postmark 

Applications will be accepted April 1 through August 15 in the year prior to the program start date. (Note: MTIMPM off-cycle candidate information forms will be considered outside the normal interview season if the program has open positions.) 

• Application
  • MTIMPM application (November 2025 version) 
• Personal statements. Written response (handwritten or typed), in your own words
  • Refer to the Corewell MLS program specific prompts on page 5 of the application
• Corewell MLS Program academic course plan
• Return the completed application, personal statements and academic course plan together via U.S. mail (regular or priority mail only; not certified) or email to MLSprogram@corewellhealth.org
• Request official copies of your transcripts by August 15 from your university (or the National Student Clearinghouse)
• Three recommendations (MTIMPM form or written letter) by September 15 - preferably from one employer and two science faculty. Letters from family members or friends will NOT be accepted (Three faculty will be accepted if never employed)
  • Recommendation form
• Send official transcripts and recommendation letters to the program director nancy.ramirez@corewellhealth.org

• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized agency. The evaluations MUST show grades, credit hours and GPA from all colleges and universities attended. (See listing below for preferred transcript evaluation agencies)

• Permanent resident documentation from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services if you are not a U.S. citizen

• U.S. passport if you are a non-citizen national of the U.S.

• Scanned PDF copy of your university diploma, if you have already graduated (No .jpeg file attachments will be accepted)

IMPORTANT: It is recommended you submit the completed application one to two months prior to the application deadline to guarantee your preferred interview date/time.

• Interviews are conducted Monday through Friday from June 1 through September 30 in the year prior to the start of the clinical program
• Applicants will be notified via e-mail upon review and approval of all requested documents with further instructions for scheduling an on-site interview

• After the interview, the student must complete and submit their MTIMPM student match registration form and fee to the MTIMPM administrator (or their university advisor if required). This form must be postmarked no later than October 5
• Interviewed applicants will be informed of their admission status (match outcome) in early November via email from the program director
• Applicants must confirm acceptance to the clinical program’s offer of a student position within one week of e-mail notification

Acceptance into the School of Medical Laboratory Science program is dependent upon the outcome of the MTIMPM match. The clinical program will determine a student’s match ranking based upon many factors including the student's academic grades, letters of recommendation, statement of career goals, academic, work and volunteer experiences, interview, and assessment by the admissions committee of a candidate's potential ability to meet the essential functions (published on the MTIMPM website) and the program's academic requirements.

Refer to the Program Admission section for additional criteria that must be met upon successful match with and acceptance of admission to the program.

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 92970
Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970
Call 414.289.3400
Email: eval@ece.org

International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA  90231
Call 310.258.9451

World Education Services, Inc.
Midwest Office
PO Box 11623
Chicago, IL 60611-0623
Call 312.222.0882
Email: midwest@wes.org

A student who wishes to voluntarily discontinue the program shall tender a written resignation. Until written notification of withdrawal is received, the student shall be expected to comply with all requirements of the program. A student who withdrawals from the program must reapply for any future admission.

An official student handbook, containing all policies and procedures for successful participation in the program will be provided to enrolled students upon their admission into the program and reviewed in detail during program orientation. 

This 70+ page document includes such topics as lecture and laboratory course descriptions, clinical learning assignments, lines of program authority, rules for acceptable academic, clinical and personal conduct, student grading, student academic and performance evaluation, program graduation, certification, plus policies and procedures for student grading, service work, confidential/impartial guidance, progressive discipline, corrective actions, grievance and appeals.  

Applicants invited to an interview will be given an informational program brochure that summarizes the program calendar, curriculum structure, course descriptions, admission process, fees and key guidelines from the student handbook governing student attendance, grading and academic expectations.  

Prospective students and applicants may request a copy of the official student handbook from the Medical Laboratory Science Program Office via the MLSProgram@corewellhealth.org email. 

Upon acceptance to the Corewell Health School of Medical Laboratory Science, final admission into the program will be dependent upon completion of the following:

• All required coursework by the program start date
• Corewell Health immunization requirements (see below)
• Completion of pre-program agreement documents by indicated due date
• Successful background checks performed by human resources

The student will be declined their offered position in the program if any of these criteria are not met.

Students accepted into the program must have successfully completed all required university coursework – didactic and laboratory - as identified under the academic requirements.

Students will also be requested to submit a final, official transcript from their university (or the National Student Clearinghouse) and a scanned copy of their college diploma before the program start date. The official transcript must indicate the title of the degree earned and date the degree was conferred.

Students accepted into the program will be asked to provide MDHHS immunization records for the following:

• COVID vaccine (voluntary)
• Influenza vaccine (annual requirement; exemption requests allowable)
• Hepatitis B vaccine (required)
• MMR vaccine (required)
• Meningitis A and B vaccine (required for microbiology laboratory)
• TDAP vaccine (required)
• TB test (must be completed no sooner than 30 days prior to the program start date)

Accepted students may also be asked to provide drug, alcohol and nicotine testing results.  Anyone who tests positive for the above will be declined their offered position in the program.

Refer to the fees and scholarships section.

Application fee: $10 (check or money order only; sent to the program’s mailing address or delivered in-person at the interview)

Finances:

• Textbooks (approximate): $300-400 (Students are expected to purchase on their own from provided list.)
• Uniform scrubs/shoes: Students are expected to purchase on their own
• Scrubs - dark pewter grey (East students); teal (West students)
• Shoes - non-canvas, non-slip work or athletic shoes with closed toe and heel
• National certification exam fee: $260 (paid to ASCP BOC upon program graduation)
• Housing, food, and living expenses: $ varies per student. Note: There are no meal, housing or stipend programs.
• Transportation: $ varies per student based on place of residence 

Stipend: The program does not offer any stipend.

Tuition: The program is tuition-free with a 2-year work agreement upon program graduation. See Tuition Waiver option below for details.

• Program tuition is $5,000 IF student wishes to elect this option
• Payment will be due in full the first day of the month of the scheduled program start date
• Payment will be accepted via credit card or check/money order payable to: Corewell Health School of Medical Laboratory Science
• Any student who misses the tuition payment will automatically default to the 2-year work agreement option
• Any student who withdraws or is dismissed from the program will receive no refund of previous tuition payment

Tuition waiver option: The program tuition may be waived for a 2-year work agreement upon program graduation. Employment can be at any Corewell Health campus and any shift, full-time or part-time. The signed tuition waiver agreement will be due at a program orientation. Students who sign the agreement at program orientation and meet the terms of the agreement upon program completion will be exempt from any tuition requirement.  The program director will provide additional details during the interview. 

The program does not offer any stipend or scholarships.

Scholarships from various laboratory professional organizations are available to qualified students. Information and applications can be found at the professional organization websites listed below:

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

• ASCP Laboratory Science Student Award 
• Scholarships & Grants 

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

• Scholarships - ASCLS
• Got Scholarships?
• Alpha Mu Tau Scholarship

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) - formerly the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)

• Early Career Members Awards

American Proficiency Institute 

• Applications can be found under "News"
  • See link at the bottom of the Home page 

Additional Links from the NAACLS Website > Students 

• American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Association of Genetic Technologists, Inc. (AGT)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• The Sallie Mae Fund
• ASAHP Scholarship of Excellence

General websites - some may require creation of an account: 

• U.S. News
• Scholarship Owl 

Students can work in contingent lab assistant positions outside program hours, but it must be limited to no more than 10-15 hours per week. Please visit the Corewell Health Careers page to search for open positions if you are interested in non-compulsory employment.

PLEASE NOTE: 

Many applicant questions are also answered in the various drop-down sections of the webpage and updated annually. Please refer to those sections first as the source of truth.

How do I go about applying to the MLS program? I graduated with a degree in biology and wanted to know if there are any specific classes I need to take before applying to the program?

• Please review the Academic Requirements section of our webpage
• After reviewing the above-mentioned section, feel free to email any other unanswered questions to MLSprogram@corewellhealth.org  

I have a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry which includes all the required courses listed on the program website, and the forensic degree itself focuses on principles of biology, chemistry, and instrumentation with lab components and later applying those concepts to evidentiary analysis. I was wondering if this degree is acceptable to the program?

• Yes, given your degree is in a science field with 16 semester credits in biology and 16 semester credits in chemistry including laboratory courses

I will be graduating with a bachelor of science degree in Neuroscience, and I have been on the pre-med track for the past couple of years, but I am unsure whether I want to follow that pathway now. Can I apply to this program with this type of major?

• Yes, given your degree is in a science field with 16 semester credits in biology and 16 semester credits in chemistry including laboratory courses as well as completion of the MLS program required prerequisite coursework

Do the pre-requisite courses need to be completed before applying to the program or before the program begins?

• All pre-requisite coursework must be completed with supporting transcript provided to the program director before week 1 orientation

Regarding the microbiology pre-requisite course, is there a specific institution that I would need to take these through?

• There is no specific academic institution requirement for the microbiology courses

I completed my BS, master and PhD degrees. I was wondering if the MLS program is modifiable given my experience in the sciences outside of a clinical setting and whether any accommodation can be made?

• Typically speaking, the MLS program itself is NOT modifiable, in that we do not alter the curricula of the program based on the background experience or education of prospective students. However, some courses could be waived or substitutes based on transcript evaluation and director approval, which is done during the interview process

On the Academic Course Plan, the form just has one row for courses that I had across my undergrad program. How do I fill in the credits and grades for those courses?  For example, I had Biochemistry for three semesters i.e., Biochemistry 1,2,3 respectively and the grades for labs and coursework are listed separately in the transcript.

•  If needed, multiple course codes and grades in the same discipline can simply be listed on the single respective row of the document

I see that on the website under 'Required courses,' it states that the following courses must be completed within the last 7 years. Is this 7 years from the graduation date, or 7 years from the date the course was taken?

• 7 years from the date of receiving your bachelor degree

It has been over seven years since I began undergrad and took several of these courses. Would I then need to not only take the credits that I am missing now, but also retake the credits that will 'time out'?

• We allow some leniency in courses that are slightly older than 7 years upon review of your application, personal statements and academic transcript(s)
• Any deficiencies should be addressed in your personal statements with a plan of action for completing them if you are serious about consideration for a student position

Can a person be admitted into the MLS Program if they have a bachelor’s degree in a different field, by taking prerequisite classes?

• Yes, if you can complete the required prerequisite coursework and have sufficient Biology and Chemistry credits to meet national certification guidelines
• The decision to apply to our program needs to be an individual decision
• All applicants with a BS degree and GPA of 2.7 or greater are welcome to apply anytime during the calendar year

If I need to complete prerequisites in order to meet MLS program requirements, can those prerequisites be taken at a Community College?

• Yes, we accept community college credits from Oakland Community College, Macomb Community College, Schoolcraft Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, etc.

The MLS application academic requirements say that I need to take additional courses. If I take those courses on Study.com, will it still provide a certificate of completion or will they need to be transferred for University credit?

• Study.com is not our preferred option for program success.  It has been offered as a quick alternative in certain cases such as a Human Physiology course.  It should not be utilized as the only source of key required coursework
• Study.com courses do not offer any laboratory components to meet our General Chemistry and General Microbiology – or any other laboratory requirement
• We suggest students take courses such as General Chemistry, General Microbiology and Human Physiology, offered by a MLS curriculum – at: WSU, OU, MSU, EMU, etc.

When are the deadline dates to apply for program admission to the MLS program and what is the GPA requirement?

• Please review the Application Process section of our webpage
• Applications are accepted from April 15th through September 15th of the previous year for the following year January and July admission
• A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required - both science and overall. Exceptions may be allowed upon discussion with the applicant at the interview

When is the window timeframe for applications outside of the usual application period of April 1st through August 15th?

• On occasion, the program may have position vacancies and accept a student outside the MTIMPM match
• We encourage you to visit the MTIMPM website and submit an “Off-Cycle Information Form” if you are interested in this possibility

I saw that three recommendation letters were needed, one from an employer and two from science or MLS faculty to apply to the program. I just wanted to ask if the faculty had to be a professor, or could it be an advisor?

• We will accept a recommendation from an advisor as long as we have at least one from a professor

I have yet to be employed so I would be short one reference. Should I get another reference from an advisor/instructor, ask an organizer from volunteer work, or omit the third reference in my application?  

• We will accept a third recommendation from an advisor, professor or your volunteer work organizer in lieu of an employer

When writing personal statements for the application is there a certain length that is preferred for each question?

• There is no word count for personal statements. We prefer written personal statements that are no longer than 1-3 paragraphs per question

What method and format do you prefer when sending my application,  supporting documents and processing fee?  

• We prefer electronic documents sent via email to the program email MLSprogram@corewellhealth.org 
• Please submit documents using Microsoft 365 via WORD, EXCEL or PDF document formats
• Please do NOT send any documents via Google Drive and/or Apple iCloud
• In addition, please do NOT send .jpeg images of documents.
• If you prefer to send hard-copy printouts of your application documents please follow these guidelines:
  • U.S. mail is preferred - Regular or Priority Mail only
  • IMPORTANT: Please do not send it via certified mail
  • Processing fee is payable via check or money order. NO cash please
  • Applications can also be emailed with payment of the processing fee via check or money order at the time of the interview

Is the check or money order required with the application? Since I will be applying online, can I make the payment online or do I need to send the payment? If so, where should I send it?

• The fee must be paid by the time of the applicant’s interview.
• We prefer the application fee be submitted at the time of your application.  It can be sent via check or money order to the program’s mailing address.  
• We will also accept payment via check or money order at the interview.

Since I have an international degree, could you advise whether Corewell Health conducts internal evaluations or if you require a specific third-party credentialing agency (such as WES) before I submit my formal application?

• As outlined in the Application Process section, we require applicants to contact the following agencies for foreign transcript evaluations to be submitted with the program application.
  • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  • World Education Services, Inc.

What should I do if I do not hear back from you regarding my application?

• Please be patient. We assure you that you will receive a response one way or the other. In addition, please communicate with us using one (1) email address only – not a school and personal email address together. Using two different emails causes conflict and increased time in tracking email replies to the applicant

What if I am unable to make the scheduled interview appointment due to illness or other personal emergency?

• Please contact our office right away if you are sick or experience any emergency, either through email (preferred) or telephone to reschedule your appointment

I see that on your website, you have multiple locations for the MLS Program but I am unsure where the find the address for each campus, since different results come up when I search Corewell Health.  Can you assist?

• The Corewell Health system has many campuses
• The specific hospital addresses can be found on the health system webpage linked below
  • Learn more

Are courses fully in-person? And if yes, is there a location near western Michigan?  

• Lectures are delivered remotely via Teams
  • Exams are live in-person in the region of student residence
  • Some lecture courses will also schedule 1-2 live, in-person skill labs at a laboratory location in the region of student residence
• Clinical Laboratory Rotations (weeks 26-46) must be attended live, in-person at assigned campuses in the Corewell Health East or West region of student residence

I see that the website states students are allowed to work no more than 10 hours part-time as a lab assistant through Corewell. Does this apply to all outside employment? Are students permitted to continue working their regular jobs outside of classroom hours, or is it limited to 10 hours a week regardless of employer?

• Given students are expected to complete homework assignments in all courses, there is little room for full-time employment – either with Corewell Laboratory or an external employer.   Thus, our statement to limit work hours to 10 hours per week

What is the cost of tuition for the medical science laboratory program?

• This information is already provided under the Fees and Scholarship section above
• The program tuition cost is $5,000 (non-refundable) and is typically due the first day of the month of the scheduled program start date
• However, the program tuition may be waived for a 2-year work agreement. This employment can be at any Corewell Health or Quest Diagnostics laboratory campus and any shift, full-time or part-time. The program director will provide additional details during the interview

Are there scholarship opportunities available for students to offset the cost of tuition?

• The program does not provide any stipend or scholarship
• Scholarships are available from many different laboratory professional organizations
• For more information, please refer to the program Fees and Scholarships accordion drop down above 

My current program is out of state, but I was wondering if the MLS Program follows the 3+1 structure allowing students to begin clinicals during their senior year?

• Affiliated 3+1 students are not directly admitted to the Corewell MLS program
• Clinical internships are offered on a limited basis to affiliated students from some Michigan universities such as  Wayne State University (WSU), Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and Michigan State University (MSU) via Corewell Health approval of the affiliation agreement
• This typically includes a maximum of 4 students per session (Winter-Spring session and Summer-Fall session).  As a result, it is very difficult to take on additional 3+1 students from an institution outside of Michigan

I am interested in completing an online MLS program offered by an out-of-state university.  Do you offer clinical internships for such students?

• Affiliated students in online MLS programs are considered on a case-by-case basis
• The MLS program typically has few vacancies after the MTIMPM match

Can I apply to the MLS Program with a bachelor’s degree in science if I am not a U.S. Citizen?

• Only those students who are permanent U.S. residents with a Green Card are eligible to apply for the MLS Program
• Canadian applicants can no longer be considered

I am an International student attending a U.S. Institution on a F-1 Visa. I recently found out about the MLS program and would like to know if you can provide some guidance as to whether or not I should apply to the MLS program?

• Unfortunately, at this time, the MLS Program does not include F-1 students because the F-1 Visa is temporary and severely restricts U.S. work authorization

Does the MLS Program support students in meeting licensure requirements in another other states?

• Typically, no
• The Corewell MLS program curriculum is designed to primarily admit applicants who live in Michigan and plan to seek employment in Michigan laboratories