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Eligibility and Application

Admission Requirements

Admission to the M.S. in MLS program at UND is on a competitive basis. All applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to UND's School of Graduate Studies, as well as the following program admission requirements:

  • B.A. or B.S. degree and successful completion of the CLS (NCA), or MT/MLS (ASCP) certification examinations (must include proof of certification with School of Graduate Studies application)
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work: Applicants not meeting this requirement can still apply and may be granted provisional acceptance
  • Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in graduate catalog
  • At least two years of prior work experience in the field of medical laboratory science is preferred (include a resume documenting applicable work experience with the School of Graduate Studies application)

Application Process

Those interested in applying to the program must complete a full application for the M.S. in MLS program. Visit the UND School of Graduate Studies for completion of application materials. The application will require:

  • General demographic and educational information
  • Official copies of college transcripts (note: foreign transcripts must be WES evaluated)
  • A personal statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Three total letters; no more than one letter from UND MLS faculty
  • Proof of MLS (MT or CLS) certification
  • A resume or CV (recommended)

The application must be completed in full by the following deadlines:

  • To begin coursework in the spring semester (Jan – May): November 1
  • To begin coursework in the fall semester (Aug – Dec): July 1

Notification of admission status will be made within four weeks of the application deadlines.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the M.S. in MLS program, contact:

M.S. in MLS Graduate Program Coordinator
Brooke Solberg
701.777.2245
brooke.solberg@UND.edu

Medical Laboratory Science
SMHS Rm E361
1301 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
P 701.777.2634
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