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