Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 192
For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: As previously noted, students must achieve a“ C” or better( C- or below is not acceptable) in all science, mathematics, and exercise science courses( see Grading Scale above).
Additionally, students must follow the course sequence and cannot progress to any upper-level course without satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses. Advanced standing through credit transfer is possible and handled individually.
Attendance Policies: Attendance in all exercise science courses( didactic and / or laboratory) is mandatory. Excused absences are at the discretion of the faculty and specific attendance requirements will be provided in each of the course syllabi. Documentation of absences may be required.
Academic Progress,( Probation), and Program Dismissal: Students must follow the general policies and procedures of the university regarding academic progress, probation, and dismissal. A student who fails a course in the major will be required to repeat that course and any other subsequent respiratory care course but only once( see Academic Standards / Grade Requirements above for more detail). If a student fails a course for the first time within the major, the student is required to withdraw from all exercise science courses until he / she can repeat the course the next time the“ failed” course is offered, provided there is space available. Unsuccessful performance( I. e. < 75 %) with a repeated course in the major or a subsequent course in the major will result in dismissal from the program.
Course withdrawal policies: The program follows the course withdraw policy provided by the university as outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Technology Requirements: Coursework and lab activities will be submitted online. Instructors and practicum supervisors may require virtual meetings. Students are required to have a personal laptop with camera capability for all portions of the Program. All students are provided with the university’ s laptop specifications prior to the start of the professional phase of the program.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Program Name: Medical Laboratory Science Degree: Bachelor of Science Program Modality: On-Ground Program; The majority of the instruction is to students through onground, face-to-face meetings with the flexibility for instruction in other modalities. Campus Coordinator: Joy Fox
Program Description: A student who wishes to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science( MLS) follows a four-year program or a five-year program. The first three years( 90 +) credits are taken on the university campus. The final year of the Medical Laboratory Science program takes place in a 12-month program at a hospital-based NAACLS approved affiliate School of Medical Laboratory Science to which the student must apply and be accepted to attend. At the MLS hospital-based program the student will have didactic, laboratory and clinical education on a full-time, 40 hours a week basis. All MLS courses will be taught by qualified educators in the field of MLS. Students will participate in didactic and clinical education courses at an affiliate site to which they have applied and been accepted. Students are expected to follow all policies at the University and MLS affiliate. Students are prepared to