Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
formal articulation agreement with Jefferson . Application must be made separately from the Gwynedd Mercy University application . Students interested in transferring to the Bioscience Technologies program at Jefferson will follow the curriculum of the Medical Laboratory Science program . They will work with the Jefferson admissions transfer coordinator as well as their academic advisor , to complete all prerequisite courses and paperwork to apply for transfer . Admission is competitive and students have no guarantee that they will be accepted for transfer .
Bioscience Technologists work with RNA , DNA and proteins in academic research laboratories , pharmaceutical industries , forensic DNA testing laboratories or molecular analysis .
Cytotechnologists use microscopy to evaluate specimens , locate and interpret the presence or absence of cancer cells , precancerous changes , infections or inflammatory patterns . Specimens can be obtained from any organ of the body . Cytotechnologists are the health professionals who read the gynecologic specimens called “ pap ” smears . Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of diagnostic testing in various types of laboratories .
The Bachelor degree in Biotechnology / Applied Molecular Technologies , Cytotechnology / Cell Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science will be awarded by Thomas Jefferson University .
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 affiliate Schools of Medical Laboratory Science .
• Successfully completing the twelve months of professional studies in a NAACLS accredited hospital-based program and being awarded a Certificate of Completion .
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