Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science - MLT to MLS Online Completion

Academic Overview & Description

NAACLS-accredited bachelor's completion program for certified MLTs advancing to professional clinical laboratory scientist (MLS) board certification.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Diagnostic Workforce Advancement Scholarship: $2,500/year scholarship

Tuition Rate

$12,800/year

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.5+ GPA, active MLT(ASCP) certification, and completed prerequisite sciences

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Transcripts, copy of ASCP card, clinical employer verification

Letters of Recommendation

One laboratory director recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Kentucky Online's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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