Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program Admission

The Medical Laboratory Science Program accepts up to twenty-four students into the on-campus program. Applicants will be notified of the decision regarding their application in writing. Upon receipt of notification the student will have ten days to notify the MLS Program Director of their intent to accept the position.

On-Campus Traditional Program (Application deadline for SDSU designated MLS majors, November 15th. All other applications including transfer students are due March 15th.
Consideration for admission to the professional component of the Medical Laboratory Science major is made in the fall of the sophomore year. Admission will be contingent upon the student successfully meeting all admission criteria listed.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in all college work completed.
• Grade of “C” or “70%” minimum in all prerequisite courses.
• Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours including prerequisite courses Chemistry106/106L, 108/108L, Biology 221/221L, 325/325L, Stats 281 or equivalencies before the start of the fall semester of the professional program (Junior year).
• Successful completion of the SDSU Academic Proficiency exams.
• Ability to meet the non-academic Essential Functions of the program.
• A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses required for the major.