Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Additional information on these programs can be found on the Jefferson website for health professions . It is important for the interested student to make interest and intent known to the Campus Coordinator as soon as possible in order to coordinate the completion of prerequisite courses and application in a timely manner .
Medical Laboratory Science / Biology — Four-Plus-One Option The student who prefers to obtain a bachelor ’ s degree in biology prior to studying the medical laboratory science component may do so . Following the attainment of this degree , the student can seek admission to an NAACLS accredited School of Medical Laboratory Science . Acceptance into the MLS will be facilitated by completing the listed prerequisites as a part of the initial degree program . In this case , a student will not receive 35 credits for the clinical training and will not receive a second degree in medical laboratory science . The student would receive a certificate from the hospital and be eligible to take the MLS ( ASCP ) examination .
If a student wishes to complete a bachelor ’ s degree in biology and then receive a second degree in medical laboratory science , the student will apply to the NAACLS accredited School of Medical Laboratory Science as a matriculated Gwynedd Mercy University student . The student would receive 35 credits for the clinical training and would be awarded a second degree , a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science . Students would be eligible to take the MLS ( ASCP ) examination at the completion of the program .
Program Learning Objectives :
The success of the program , and hence its graduates , is determined by students / graduates : Successfully completing the first three years of the program with a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and a science GPA of 2.8 . Being accepted to one or more NAACLS accredited Schools of Medical Laboratory Science . Successfully completing the twelve months of professional studies in a NAACLS accredited hospitalbased program and being awarded a Certificate of Completion . Successfully passing the MLS nation registry examination offered by the ASCP . Achieving gainful employment in medical laboratory science or other type 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 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 .
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