Medical Laboratory Science: Online Fast-Track Program
Format: Fully Online
Credit Hours: 124
Format: Online Program (open to Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or Chemistry)
The Medical Laboratory Science Online Fast-Track program is also available to students who have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or Chemistry and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater overall and within the sciences. Students eligible for this program currently work in a hospital laboratory setting. We will require a Statement of Support Form from the hospital/clinical site. Prior to admittance into the program the hospital/clinical site must be approved. The program consists of an online didactic component and a training experience in an approved clinical laboratory. This program provides students with a high-quality academic and professional environment. The program graduate will be able to satisfy eligibility requirements for a professional certification exam at the MLS level. Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program will qualify for employment in a variety of settings, and can progress within the clinical laboratory science field to education, supervision or management positions. Students in this track must maintain training support at an approved clinical facility while enrolled in the program.
Document: Statement of Support from current employer (clinical/hospital site)
Program of Study
The program has been designed to ensure graduates have the necessary knowledge and professional skills to provide essential clinical information to healthcare providers and assure reliable results that contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of physiological and pathological conditions.
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Format: Online Program (open to South Carolina residents only)
Credit Hours: 124
The Medical Laboratory Science Online Fast-Track program is available to South Carolina residents who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field and have a GPA of 2.5 overall and within the sciences. The program consists of an online didactic component and a training experience in a clinical laboratory. It provides students with a high-quality academic and professional environment. The program graduate will be able to satisfy eligibility requirements for a professional certification exam at the MLS level. Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program will qualify for employment in a variety of settings, and can progress within the clinical laboratory science field to education, supervision or management positions. Georgia Southern University works in conjunction with the South Carolina Hospital Association to provide clinical sites for student’s training. Students must maintain training support at an approved clinical facility while enrolled in the program. South Carolina students of this program are also eligible to receive tuition assistance, as well as clinical training support from some South Carolina hospitals.
Admission
Medical Laboratory Science Minimum Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be accepted by Georgia Southern University.
- Applicants must apply and pay for the Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS) Application. Information located on the Medical Laboratory Science Home Page.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater overall and in all sciences.
- All Core courses (including AREA D and AREA F) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to program admission.
- Applicants who have applied for grade forgiveness or academic renewal will have their transcripts evaluated on a case by case basis in accordance with university policies.
- Other applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria may be considered under special circumstances.
- Additionally, there may be program specific requirements that may need to be met.
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Last updated: 5/18/2023
