MS in Medical Laboratory Science

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the MS 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:

• BA or BS degree 
• Successful completion of a certification exam at the MLS level through an approved agency (e.g., ASCP BOC, AMT, CSMLS)

Application Requirements

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

• Copies of college transcripts (note: foreign transcripts must be submitted to a foreign credentials evaluation service such as World Education Services)
• A 1-2 page personal statement addressing:
  • Your background including skills and experiences that have readied you for graduate-level coursework
  • Your purpose and goals for completing the MS in MLS program
  • Why you feel the UND MS in MLS program is right for you and your goals
• Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Letters should be from individuals who have interacted with you from a supervisory perspective in an academic (ex. previous instructor; no more than one letter from UND MLS faculty) or professional/clinical (ex. supervisor, lead tech, etc.) capacity; Letters should not be from family members or personal friends
• Proof of certification at the MLS level through an approved agency (e.g., ASCP BOC, AMT, CSMLS)
• A current resume or CV

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

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

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

Degree Requirements

Click the link below for more information on degree and course requirements (scroll down to the Degree Requirements & Curriculum sections).

Degree Requirements

MS in MLS Course Information

Course Scheduling

Graduate MLS courses are offered in spring (January - May), summer (May-August), and fall (August - December) semesters on a set rotation cycle. Students can choose how many courses to take each semester. Many MS in MLS graduate students are working professionally while taking courses and average 1-3 courses per semester (2-6) credits.

Course Registration

Students admitted to the MS in MLS program will have access to course registration information prior to each semester. The information will be available through the MS in MLS Graduate Community site in Blackboard.

Helpful Course Handouts

SUMMARY OF MS IN MLS CURRICULUM

MS in MLS Course Descriptions

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the MS in MLS program, contact:

Graduate Program Director
Samantha Peterson
701.777.4468
s.peterson@UND.edu