Medical Laboratory Science Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants who are seeking admission to School of Graduate Studies must meet all of the minimum general School of Graduate Studies admission requirements identified in the graduate catalog.  In addition, prospective students must fulfill the following requirements for admission to the graduate program in Medical Laboratory Science.  Application deadlines can be found on the MLS or UND School of Graduate Studies websites.

1. B.A. or B.S. degree and successful completion of a MLS/CLS/MT certification examination (ASCP certification preferred; include proof of certification with application).
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work.
3. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
4. Previous work experience as a MLS/CLS/MT is recommended (include a resume of applicable work experience with  application).

Degree Requirements

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Medical Lab Science Program.

1. A minimum of 33 total semester credits as outlined in the Curriculum section
2. Successful completion of two comprehensive examinations.

Curriculum

FOUNDATION COURSES

All Foundation Courses are required for degree completion.  MLS 525 must be completed in the first semester. MLS 524 should be completed during the first or second fall semester.  MLS 515 should be completed in the last spring semester.

CORE COURSES

Three Core Courses are required for degree completion. Additional Core Courses taken beyond the requirement are counted as Elective Courses.   

LEADERSHIP COURSES

One Leadership Course is required for degree completion. Additional Leadership Courses taken beyond the requirement are counted as Elective Courses. 

ELECTIVE COURSES

Select from available Elective Courses to reach the total credits required for degree completion.  Note that any Core or Leadership Course taken beyond the requirement will be counted as an Elective Course.