Track One: For individuals who are not certified in medical laboratory science

• B.S. or B.A. in one of the life sciences (or related field) from accredited college or university
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• General biology or anatomy and physiology (8 credits), general chemistry (8 credits), organic chemistry or biochemistry (4 credits), general microbiology with lab (4 credits), college level math  (3 credits)
• TOEFL scores (international students)
• UVM Graduate College Application form
• GRE's not required

Track Two: For individuals already certified in medical laboratory science

• B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science or related field and ASCP certification in Medical Laboratory Science or ASCP certification-eligible.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• General biology or anatomy and physiology (8 credits), general chemistry (8 credits), organic chemistry or biochemistry (4 credits), general microbiology with lab (4 credits), college level math  (3 credits)
• TOEFL scores (international students)
• UVM Graduate College Application form
• GRE's not required

Accelerated Master's Option: For current undergraduates in the Medical Laboratory Science program

• Good standing as a current third-year medical laboratory science student
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completion of the Graduate College Application
• Written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE's not required

Track One: 43 credits NAACLS-accredited courses and 24 credits Advanced Practice courses (67 credits total). View Track One curriculum (PDF) >>

Track Two: 30 credits Advanced Practice courses. View Track Two curriculum (PDF) >>

Accelerated Master's Option: The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) offers select undergraduate students an opportunity to earn both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Medical Laboratory Science in five years.

View graduate student handbook (PDF) >>

All students must complete a comprehensive exam that covers major topic areas of the medical laboratory science profession.

Students in Track One will complete a semester-long clinical internship at one of the hospitals within the University of Vermont Health Network as part of the core NAACLS-accredited program.

All students will complete a three-course series in research method and design that culminates with a capstone research project. Under the supervision of the program faculty in collaboration with clinical affiliate partners, students will conduct relevant evidence-based research to advance the field of medical laboratory science.

Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (completed applications submitted prior to deadline will be reviewed within 6 weeks of submission).

Application Process

Applications for graduate admission must be submitted online to the UVM Graduate College. The application form requires:

• General application and associated fee,
• Three letters of recommendation,
• Official transcript of all colleges attended,
• Statement of purpose (personal summary of interest),
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for non-US residents.

Please note the minimum TOEFL score for this program is 100. Applicants must have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree, which consists of 16 years of formal education.

Review of Graduate Applications

The UVM Medical Laboratory Science program considers several factors when reviewing an application to the graduate program. Specifically, and not in any order of importance, the Department is interested in:

• Undergraduate/Pre-professional Grades (GPA 3.0 or higher)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (Essay)

Undergraduate/Pre-professional Grades

There is a distinction between "undergraduate" and "pre-professional" grades, since some people have completed an undergraduate degree in another field and have had to complete a series of prerequisite courses in addition to the undergraduate degree.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation to support their application for graduate study. These letters are important because they often provide admissions committees with information that is not found elsewhere in your application.  Letters should come from academic faculty who know you well and can speak to your academic performance OR professional contacts and employers who can speak to your work skills and practice.

Statement of Purpose (Essay)

The Statement of Purpose is a very important part of your application. In fact, at UVM it is given the same weight as your academic transcript, graduate record exam (GRE) scores, and letters of recommendation. Furthermore, the Statement of Purpose demonstrates how well you express yourself using the written word. An effective Statement of Purpose is a 1 – 2 page essay that typically:

• describes your motivations for advancing your career as a medical laboratory scientist at the University of Vermont.
• tells us why you think you will be a successful candidate. We are interested in knowing how you have prepared for graduate study, what this preparation demonstrates about your fitness for study in the field, and what you consider to be your strengths and challenges. When identifying challenges, also please describe how you have dealt with these in your academic career to date.