Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
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 must take 45 credits minimum at the University to be eligible for the degree. Admissions will consult with the Campus Coordinator to determine acceptance. The registrar will evaluate courses for transfer.
For Curriculum Sequence, see the Program Handbook and curriculum sheets.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements and Progression for Medical Laboratory Science: Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.8 overall and a 2.5 average in science and math. If either the overall GPA or science and math GPA falls below these standards, the student will be placed on program probation. Should the GPA remain below these standards for a second semester, then the student will be dismissed from the MLS program. All grades in science, math and the major must be“ C” or above. For any grade below a“ C”( not a C-) in a science course, math course or a major course, the student will have one opportunity, for one course only, to repeat the course. The student will be placed on program probation. Any subsequent grade below a“ C” in a science, math, or a major course will result in the student being dismissed from the MLS program. 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
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