Program Requirements
* Prospective students must be Certified Medical Laboratory Scientists MLS (ASCP)CM
* Bachelor's degree in CLS or related science from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent
* Completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program
* Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.3 and cumulative Science GPA 3.2
* Generalist Certification as MLS (ASCP)CM and proof of continuing certification maintenance (CE transcript)
* Minimum 2 years clinical laboratory experience in the U.S., preferably as a generalist medical laboratory scientist
* Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework from all institutions
* Proof of current professional certification as a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP)CM, MLS(ASCP)i , or equivalent or MT(ASCP) with proof of continuing education equivalent to ASCP-BOC-CMP.
3. Proof of continuing certification maintenance: current BOC CMP-CE transcript or proof of continuing education equivalent to ASCP-BOC-CMP
* Curriculum vitae/resume
* Two letters of recommendation on institution letterhead including address and email of the individual providing the letter. One letter must be from an individual with a doctoral degree who is familiar with your professional work responsibilities, ethics and professionalism and/or academic achievements.
* Letter of intent addressing the reasons for pursuing the DCLS degree, research interests and short and long-term career goals for completing the DCLS program. (maximum 500 words)
* Personal Interview via conference call or other distance communication mode
* Degree from Non-US Institution: Applicants who have earned a degree from a non-US accredited institution must provide International transcript evaluation records (courses and grades) from an accepted evaluation agency such as World Evaluation Services (WES) or similar evaluation agency listed on NACES Members https://www.naces.org/members) and test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) achieve a minimum score of 550 or higher or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) achieve 6.5 or higher.
All required documents must be received by March 1
Test Requirements
No GRE or other graduate admission exam is required.
