Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements for Admission

The student must possess a Bachelor of Science degree, or be degree-eligible, in Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field to include the following courses taken within the past seven years:

• 16 semester hours in the Biological Sciences
• 16 semester hours in Chemistry
• 1 semester in Immunology
• 1 semester in Microbiology
• 1 semester in Organic or Biochemistry
• 1 semester in Mathematics

GPA Requirements

• Overall Grade Point Average of 2.3 cumulative from all colleges/universities attended.
• Science Grade Point Average of 2.5 calculated from the required courses listed above.

Non-Academic Requirements for Admission

Essential functions are a set of requirements that students must meet for admission, retention and graduation from the program. Prior to admission each student must agree that they can, and are prepared to, meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the student with disabilities to request accommodations that he/she feels are reasonable and are needed to execute the essential function requirements described below.

The Clinical Laboratory Science student must possess the following skills:

• Observation: Distinguish objects macroscopically and microscopically; read and comprehend text, numbers and graphs displayed in print and on video display monitors.
• Movement: Maneuver safely and efficiently in the workspace in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Communication: Read and comprehend educational and technical materials; communicate clearly, accurately and professionally both verbally and in a written format; and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Intellect: Receive, process and utilize information in order to achieve satisfactory performance in all tasks; demonstrate judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Behavior: Work independently or in a team; manage time efficiently; demonstrate respect to all regardless of individual values and opinions; adapt to working with unpleasant biologicals; and maintain sound psychological health and emotional stability.
• Safety: Recognize potentially hazardous materials, equipment, and situations, and proceed safely, in order to minimize risk of injury to self and nearby personnel.

Additional Requirements

• Three letters of reference must submitted for each student from non-related individuals such as science professors, employers or volunteer coordinators.
• The student must submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, including those at which transfer credit was obtained. Final transcripts showing successful completion of all required coursework must be submitted prior to the start of the clinical year.
• The 3+1 student must submit a degree eligibility form which certifies his/her eligibility to receive a baccalaureate degree from his/her college/university following successful completion of the clinical program.
• The student must complete a medical and work history form, undergo a criminal background check, drug screening and hospital orientation as required by Augusta Health.
• The student must maintain health insurance throughout the clinical year and must document this coverage by submitting a photocopy of their insurance card.
• A personal interview will be conducted as part of the admission process.  Students are selected for admission on the basis of academic coursework, references, personal interview, interest towards the field, conduct and communication skills.