Admission
Medical Laboratory Science Program
To be eligible for Monmouth Medical Center’s John A. Mihok MLS Program, students must have at least a Baccalaureate Degree (BS) or have attained ≥90 credits in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology at an accredited college or university.
For students currently enrolled in a MLS Baccalaureate program (3+1):
Prerequisite course work is determined by the affiliate university/college
and must be completed prior to starting the MLS Program at Monmouth Medical
Center. A letter or email confirming completion will be requested from
the affiliate college/university’s program director. Upon successful
completion of our program, these students are awarded thirty-two (32)
credits to fulfill the remaining requirements for a baccalaureate degree
in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology at the affiliate university.
For students who already have a baccalaureate (4+1):
Students with a baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, or related
science, must meet Monmouth Medical Center MLS Program admission requirements.
These include a minimum of 16 credits in Biological Sciences and 16 in
Chemistry.
Program course prerequisites:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Statistics
Students who have not completed the prerequisites noted above may apply, however cannot begin the MLS Program until these courses are completed.
International Students with degrees earned outside the United States must have their transcript(s) evaluated from an evaluation agency listed on the American Society For Clinical pathology website, preferably the World Education Services.
A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.95 is preferred with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.95 in science courses. Each transcript will be reviewed by the Program Director and Applicant Review Committee.