BS in Clinical Laboratory Science
Admission Requirements
The clinical laboratory science major is open to all students who meet the entrance requirements for the College of Allied Health Sciences. In addition, all prerequisite courses (or approved substitutes) must be completed prior to beginning the clinical year.
Individuals interested in the clinical portion of the program must complete an application packet which includes letters of reference and are scheduled for an interview prior to admission.
Application packets are available in the program office and should be submitted in fall of the year prior to desired admission. Acceptance decisions are generally made during winter quarter.
Transfer Students:
Students interested in transferring into the CLS program should contact charity.accurso@uc.edu and an academic adviser in the College of Allied Health Sciences by emailing cahs.advising@uc.edu.
Certificate Students:
Transcripts from all institutions will be evaluated for essential courses. Students lacking essential science courses will be required to complete them prior to admission to the program.
International Students:
International students must submit transcripts that have been evaluated by World Education Services. The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam is also required for all international students. Score requirements for the exam can be found on the UC International Student Services Website.
Distance Learning Students:
Details regarding the curriculum and admission may be found on the BS in the Clinical Laboratory Science Distance Learning Website.