BS in MLS
The BS in MLS is the degree plan for students who are earning their first (or second) bachelor's degree, and who are seeking to become eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Students have options on the point of entry into the program based on prerequisite course requirements completed.
Read more about what Medical Laboratory Scientists do as well as the job outlook by visiting our Introduction to MLS webpage.
BS students Basic Admission Requirements
- GPA: 2.75 cumulative and prerequisite GPA
- C- or higher in all completed prerequisites
| Courses |
|---|
General Chemistry I with lab |
General Chemistry II with lab (can be in progress spring semester) |
Plus one of the following: |
| General Biology Calculus or short calculus Statistics |
Pre-professional and Professional year admissions
- GPA: 2.75 cumulative and prerequisite GPA
- C- or higher in all completed prerequisites
Pre-professional and Professional year admissions prerequisite courses
Pre-professional year admission: courses
Prerequisite courses: Pre-professional year admissions | |
|---|---|
General Biology | MLSP 2022: Cracking the Code (can be taken after admission) - Pre-professional year applicants only |
General Chemistry I with Lab | |
General Chemistry II with Lab | |
Organic Chemistry I (lab not required) | |
Organic Chemistry II (lab not required) | |
| Statistics | |
| Calculus | |
| Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology I and II | |
| Most liberal education requirements complete | |
Professional Year admission: courses
Prerequisite courses: Professional year admissions | |
|---|---|
Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology I and II | Genetics - professional year only |
Calculus or short calculus | Biochemistry - professional year only |
Statistics | Microbiology with lab - professional year only |
General Chemistry I with Lab | |
General Chemistry II with Lab | |
Organic Chemistry I (lab not required) | |
Organic Chemistry II (lab not required) | |
| Biology | |
| All liberal education requirements complete | |
Application process
Current or previous degree-seeking University of Minnesota students
- If you have ever been enrolled as a degree-seeking student at the UM-TC or UM Rochester, apply for admission to Medical Lab Sciences by completing the Change of College form.
- NEW! Sign up for email reminders from CAPE in advance of the application deadline!
- If you have ever been enrolled as a degree-seeking student at system campuses - UM Morris, UM Crookston, or UM Duluth, apply for admission by completing the Change of Campus application.
Transfer applicant (BS degree) new to the University of Minnesota
- Your admission will be guided by the UMTC Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Apply using the Golden Gopher application!
- See Application Checklist for Transfer Students
- Check your Application Tracker to see the status of your application and submit all requested materials, including ALL transcripts, missing time documents, etc.
Application deadlines
Applications must be complete by these dates in order to be considered:
Deadline | Notification | |
|---|---|---|
Priority deadline | February 1 | Early March |
Final deadline * | April 1 Professional (year 4) June 1 all other BS | Mid April Mid June |
*applications complete after Feb 1 will be reviewed only if space remains in the program. | ||
View the Suggested Plans of Study for the BS in MLS as well as the Curriculum.