Academic Requirements
Applicants may apply if they:
- are candidates for a baccalaureate degree at an affiliated university or college, or
- have already earned a baccalaureate degree and meet all program prerequisite requirements.
The School of Medical Laboratory Science has affiliation agreements with the following universities:
* Oklahoma State University (OSU)
* Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)
* Cameron University (CU)
* Northeastern Oklahoma State University (NSU)
* East Central University (ECU)
* University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
* Midwestern State University (MSU) in Wichita Falls, Texas
* University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas
Applicants from non-affiliated institutions may be considered; however, a temporary affiliation agreement must be established for 3+1 students prior to acceptance.
Program Entry Pathways:
Baccalaureate Candidate (3+1 Option)
- Three years of university coursework plus one year in the MLS program internship.
- Tuition is paid to the affiliated university.
Post-Baccalaureate Candidate (4+1 Option)
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree plus one year in the MLS program internship.
- Tuition is paid to the hospital.
Applicants who have not yet completed their degree must be eligible to earn a baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory science from an affiliated institution upon completion of the MLS program.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of the program in July.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT
Prerequisites must be completed prior to admission to the medical laboratory science program.
• 90 semester hours from an accredited college or university leading toward a degree in one of the sciences.
• BIOLOGY (minimum of 16 credit hours)
Microbiology (Bacteriology)
Immunology
Human Anatomy or Human Physiology
Biological Science Elective
One microbiology and immunology course must be within the last seven years and cannot be substituted by another course.
• CHEMISTRY (minimum of 16 credit hours)
General Chemistry (two courses)
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry
One organic or biochemistry must be within the last seven years.
• MATHEMATICS (minimum of 3 credit hours)
College level math or Statistics or higher
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
2. The deadline for application is October 15th, established by the Medical Laboratory Science Group of Oklahoma (MLSGO).
3. Complete and submit online MLSGO student application by due date stipulated above, along with application fee, and Online Background Check performed by CastleBranch.com by October 15th.
4. Please mail in an official copy of your academic transcript by October 15 (official electronic transcripts emailed directly to stacey.paryag@memorialhealthswok.com from your university are acceptable).
5. Two Academic Student Evaluation Forms must be completed online and submitted by your Referees by November 1st.
6. One Work/Personal Reference Form (see admission documents) must be completed and submitted by your Referee by November 1st. This is a MANDATORY requirement for the MHSSWOK MLS program.
7. Review, sign, and submit the MHSSWOK Essential Functions for MLS Students by November 1st.
8. If granted an interview, upon completion, you must complete the online Matching form no later than January 20th.
9. Students are generally selected on the last Friday in January during the MLSGO Annual Matching Meeting.
DISCLAIMER: Final acceptance into our program is contingent upon the applicant successfully passing our required physical exam (stipulated shots), drug screen, and criminal background check performed in July before the start of school.
10. Please click the APPLY button below to access the MLSGO Student Portal to complete your online application, reference forms, and matching form.
Admission Documents
Academic Student Evaluation Form
Due November 1st.
Due November 1st.
Due November 1st!
Students must be able to execute our Essential Functions requirements to be granted acceptance.
Due January 20th!
If you require more information, please fill out the following Request Info Form
Application Processing & Interviews
* an official transcript, and
* a completed online MLSGO application with the required application fee (submitted via PayPal to MLSGO)
All application materials must be received by October 15.
All remaining required documents, including three (3) letters of recommendation, must be received by November 1 in order for an applicant to be considered for an interview.
Applicants with a completed application, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, a science GPA of 2.5, and minimum grades of “C” in all science coursework are eligible for interview consideration.
Interviews are conducted by the Program Director and at least one Teaching Tech. During the interview, applicants receive detailed information regarding:
- the MLSGO matching process and program point system,
- the academic year structure (schedule, expectations, and fees),
- essential functions, and
- professional risks associated with the field.
Applicants may be asked for permission to have a photograph taken to assist faculty in the selection process if a photo was not submitted with the online application. An interview checklist is completed for each applicant.
Following completion of all interviews, application materials and interview data are compiled into an application summary sheet. Points assigned to each component of the application process are totaled to assist in the evaluation of applicants.
Faculty review the application summary sheets and complete applicant packets prior to the faculty matching meeting. During this meeting, faculty discuss applicants holistically and finalize the selection and ranking of the top six candidates, along with alternate applicants, based on overall academic preparation, interview performance, and program fit.
The MLSGO Annual Matching Meeting is typically held on the last Friday of January.
Newly Matched Students
Post-Match Requirements and Next Steps
1. Notification of Selection
Selected applicants are notified by email or phone no later than the Monday following the MLSGO Matching Meeting. An official letter of acceptance is mailed to each selected applicant by the end of the first week of February.
To confirm acceptance of the position offered, students must submit:
* a signed, typed letter of acceptance addressed to the Program Director,
* a signed Essential Functions Requirements Form, and
* an Updated Contact Information Form.
2. Acceptance Deposit
Submit the refundable $50 deposit to MLSGO via PayPal by March 1, after receipt of the invoice.
3. Program Email Account
Create a personal Gmail account to be used as the official program email for all communication with the Program Director and program-related correspondence throughout the academic year.
4. Travel Notification
Notify the Program Director as soon as possible of any out-of-state or international travel planned during the month of July.
5. Compliance Requirements
Complete all required immunizations, drug screening, and background check promptly once instructions are provided.
6. University Enrollment Coordination
Consult with your university academic advisor to ensure enrollment in the required Fall semester courses: 4117 Clinical Microbiology and 4125 Clinical Chemistry I, and to obtain applicable tuition payment instructions.
7. Ongoing Communication
Maintain regular communication with the Program Director throughout the pre-program period.
8. Academic Eligibility Maintenance
Accepted students must continue to meet all academic eligibility requirements, including:
* a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, and
* a minimum grade of “C” in all science coursework with a science GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Failure to maintain required academic standards may result in withdrawal of the offer of admission.
