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Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
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Deadline
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Fall Semester
Jun15
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Fall Semester
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GPA
- Overall GPA 2.5
- Overall Science GPA 2.75
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All applicants must complete science courses from science curriculum and complete prerequisites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Two reference letters completed by former instructors (preferably science instructors) or employers
- Personal interview with faculty
Application and fee
- Completion of the Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS) online
- AHCAS fee
Prerequisite Coursework
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| Required Semester Hours | Subject | TCCNS Course |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | General Chemistry I with lab | CHEM 1411 |
| 4 | General Chemistry II with lab | CHEM 1412 |
| 4 | Organic Chemistry I with lab | CHEM 2423 |
| 4 | Biology I with lab | BIOL 1406 |
| 3 | Biology II | BIOL 1307 |
| 3 | Genetics | BIOL 2316 |
| 3 | General Physiology or Human Physiology (upper division) | * |
| 4 | Microbiology with lab | BIOL 2421 |
| 3 | Precalculus | MATH 2312 |
| 3 | Statistics (math, science, or psychology) | MATH 1442 |
* General or Human Physiology (3 SCH), OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BIOL 2301 & BIOL 2302) sequence (6 SCH).
Future prerequisite/ Admissions changes:
3 semester credit hours Biochemistry (upper division) will be required for the 2021-2022 application cycle. These admission modifications will only extend to new applicants for enrollment in the fall of 2022 or later.
Check course equivalencies for Texas institutions using the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS)
Transcripts
Official transcripts from each college/university currently and previously attended reflecting completed and in progress coursework.
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a NACES Members evaluation agency English translation for each course.
International Applicants
Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores; minimum scores 560 (paper) or 80 (Internet).
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Office of Admissions and Special Programs:
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
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Program Information
Find more information on the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program on the department page.
Please refer to the University Catalog for the most current information.