Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 195
PLO2 Being accepted to one or more NAACLS accredited affiliate Schools of Medical Laboratory Science. PLO3 Successfully completing the twelve months of professional studies in a NAACLS accredited hospital-based program and being awarded a Certificate of Completion. PLO4 Successfully passing the MLS national registry examination offered by the ASCP. PLO5 Achieving gainful employment in medical laboratory science or other types of laboratory, such as pharmaceutical.
For Major Requirements: See Program Handbook and / or Curriculum Sheets. Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention for Medical Laboratory Science
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: The prospective student should apply through Admissions. The program requires a minimum 2.8 GPA for all applicants. Science and math courses for first time freshmen should include Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Anatomy and Physiology, Algebra I and II, and Geometry or equivalent courses. Grades in these courses should be an average of not less than a B. Other pertinent courses will be reviewed. The Campus Coordinator will also review prospective student information provided for admission.
Admission to the MLT-to-MLS program is open to graduates of a medical laboratory technician( MLT) program who have obtained their MLT( ASCP) certification( or equivalent). Additional criteria for eligibility for admission with advanced standing to Gwynedd Mercy University are described in this catalog in the Admissions section. Application may be made for this program as a full-time or part- time student.
Upon acceptance to Gwynedd Mercy University, the student will begin course work to fulfill the baccalaureate degree requirements. The degree requirements include the academic requirements of the University, as well as the upper-level science and health science courses. Students are required to attend a NAACLS approved affiliate School of Medical Laboratory Science and are not exempt due to the previous study in medical laboratory technology.
All students seeking admissions to affiliate programs for the major must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.8 overall and 2.5 in science. Students must go through the admission process required to be admitted to the hospital based NAACLS accredited affiliate School of Medical Laboratory Science. The hospital based NAACLS accredited affiliate School of Medical Laboratory Science is independent from the University. Admission is competitive and the University cannot guarantee admission. Course requirements are the same as listed under Medical Laboratory Science.
Internal transfer students seeking to enter the program will indicate interest to the Campus Coordinator who will review their transcripts and any other information available and applicable. The student seeking transfer shall have an overall GPA of not less than 2.8 and grades in science and math not less than an average of a B. The Campus Coordinator will determine if the student can transfer into this program of study.
External transfer students seeking to enter the program will apply through Admissions. The student seeking transfer shall have an overall GPA of not less than 2.8 and grades in science and math not less than an average of a B. Applicable courses in science must not be older than seven years at the anticipated entrance date to the affiliate program to be eligible for transfer. The prospective student