Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
• 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 . 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 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 : 137