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Admission Requirements

last modified 2008-01-15 12:13 — by Cathy Pezely
MLS Graduate Admission--Pathology Department at the University of Utah

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • B.S. degree with certification in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science or a B.S. degree in other sciences (i.e., chemistry, biochemistry, biology. microbiology, etc.). Prerequisites in clinical laboratory science courses may be required.
  • Clinical laboratory experience or research experience is recommended.
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0.
  • International applicants must score at least 550 on the TOEFL exam.
  • International applicants must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

The deadline for all application materials is April 1. Notification of acceptance will be provided before June 1 for the following academic year. Applications will only be considered for Fall admission.

U.S. APPLICANTS
Send the following items to:
University of Utah Admissions Office
201 South 1460 East
Room 250 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9057
Phone: (801) 581-7283
Web Address: www.sa.utah.edu/admiss

  • Completed form: APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
  • Application processing fee
  • Official transcript


INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Send the following items to:

University of Utah
International Admissions Office
201 South 1460 East
Room 250 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9057 USA
Phone: (801) 581-3091
Web Address: www.sa.utah.edu/admiss

  • Completed form: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
  • Application processing fee
  • Official transcript
  • Completed form: PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  • Official TOEFL score


ALL APPLICANTS
Send the following items to:

JoAnn P. Fenn, M.S., MT (ASCP)
Professor and Co-Director MS Program
Department of Pathology
University of Utah School of Medicine
30 North 1900 East, 5R472B
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
Telephone: (801) 581-3971
E-mail: JoAnn Fenn, M.S.

  • “Letter of Intent” describing and clarifying any experience or background in the clinical laboratory, reasons for pursuing a Master’s degree, expectations of the program of study, expected area of specialization, career goals, etc.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation. These letters should be from individuals familiar with the student’s academic and/or professional background(s).
  • Official GRE scores (for international students only)

Information on this page last updated January 15, 2008.