Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Students who receive tuition assistance from the Veterans Administration ( VA ) should be aware that once they enter the affiliate program , the University will no longer be the liaison for processing VA tuition transactions . It is the student ’ s responsibility to contact the affiliate program to find out if they are a VA participating program prior to applying . The certifying official at a VA participating affiliate will assume the role of processing VA benefits while enrolled in the affiliate program . The student should also contact the VA directly for additional information .
The student is responsible for transportation to and from the School of Medical Laboratory Science . The student is responsible for registering for Gwynedd MLS courses that correlate with the affiliate program courses for the Fall and Spring semesters .
Following successful completion of the prescribed curriculum , the student is eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science , and after passing a nationally administered examination , to become a certified medical laboratory scientist .
Jefferson Option – Bioscience Technologies Students also have the option to apply for transfer into the Bioscience Technologies program at Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions . Gwynedd Mercy University maintains a 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 no guarantee is granted any student 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 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
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