MMLS
Another option for students who already have a BS/BA degree (or higher) is the professional master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS). The MMLS plan provides the necessary courses for certification (BOC) eligibility as well as additional course work in molecular diagnostics and laboratory operations management. Student must complete the same prerequisite courses as the undergraduate programs, but a minimum GPA for application is 3.0 (3.2 preferred).
Read more about what Medical Laboratory Scientists do as well as the job outlook by visiting our Introduction to MLS webpage.
Prerequisites for the Masters in MLS
- Bachelor’s degree, earned by program start
- GPA: 3.0 cumulative/ 3.0 prerequisite GPA
- All prerequisite courses below, complete with a C- or higher by the end of spring semester of the year you will begin the program.
| Courses | |
|---|---|
General Biology | Organic Chemistry I (lab not required) |
Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology I and II | Organic Chemistry II (lab not required) |
Calculus or short calculus | Microbiology with lab |
Statistics | Genetics |
General Chemistry I with Lab
| Biochemistry
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General Chemistry II with Lab
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Application process
Apply for the Masters in MLS through the Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS). Applications must be complete and verified by AHCAS by these dates in order to be considered:
Application deadlines:
Deadline | Notification | |
|---|---|---|
Early applications | October 15 | December 1 |
Priority deadline | February 1 | Early March |
*applications complete/verified by AHCAS after Feb 1 will be reviewed only if space remains in the program. Final deadline is April 1. | ||
For more information, View the MLS curriculum including the Masters of MLS.