Application Opens: October 1st
Priority Application Deadline: March 15th
Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.

Medical laboratory scientists (AKA medical technologists) perform complex analyses in order to formulate data on blood, tissues, and fluids of the human body that may be used by a physician or clinician to determine the presence, extent, or cause of disease. These laboratory tests play an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases. Medical laboratory scientists work in conjunction with pathologists, physicians, and other health care team professionals. Secondary application and admission are required.

The Medical Laboratory Science program application consists of the following components, all of which should be completed and submitted by March 15, prior to the intended winter semester entry.  Application review will begin immediately following the application deadline, and all qualified applicants will be invited to meet with the MLS faculty.

Application Requirements:
The application & supplemental materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by March 15th for priority consideration.

1. GVSU Admissions Undergraduate Application (only required for students who are not currently a GVSU student). Students must be admitted to Grand Valley State University prior to the program application deadline.
    
2. MLS Secondary Program Application (use link above). Plan to fully complete and submit this online application in one sitting as it cannot be saved to return to later.
    
3. Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.8
    
4. Resume (attach to application)
   • Resume template
      
5. Statement of Professional Philosophy (1-2 pages) - Why have you chosen MLS as a profession? (attach to application)
   • How to write professional philosophy
      
6. Verification of Course Completion form (use link above) confirming the completion of the following coursework prior to the winter semester start of the program 
   • Anatomy & Physiology I & II (BMS 250 & 251 or BMS 208 290 & 391)
   • General Biology: Cell & Molecular (BIO 120)
   • Human Genetics (BIO 355 or 375)
   • Introductory Chemistry with lab (CHM 109 or CHM 125/126 & 127/128)
   • Organic Chemistry with lab (CHM 231 or CHM 235/236 & 237/238)
   • Introductory Biochemistry with lab (CHM 230, or 234, or 461)
   • Introductory Microbiology with lab (BMS 212 & 213)
   • Basic Pathophysiology (BMS 310)
   • All General Education Coursework (one Issues course may be taken during the first semester of the program)
      
7. Two electronic recommendations 
   • Applicant will provide the full name and email address for their two recommenders in the application. Ensure the email addresses are correct and free of any typos.
   • The College of Health Professions Student Services office will send the recommender a link to our electronic recommendation form. Once submitted, the form will be added to the applicant's file.
   • The recommendation link cannot be sent out until after we receive your completed application, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application no later than two weeks before the March 15th application deadline.
   • It is your responsibility and a professional courtesy to notify your recommender in advance that they will be receiving a link from our office and to respond promptly.
   • Family members are not acceptable recommenders. Applicants should identify individuals who they've worked or volunteered with in a professional or academic capacity. 
      
8. Official and updated copies of ALL non-GVSU transcripts need to be sent directly to the GVSU Admissions Office at:
   Grand Valley State University
   Attn: Admissions Office
   1 Campus Drive - 150 STU
   Allendale, MI 49401
   OR
   [email protected]
    
9. For those applicants not currently enrolled at GVSU or have not yet taken GVSU classes, you should meet with a CHP academic advisor as soon as possible to review your transfer course equivalencies and program eligibility. Go to our CHP Student Services Office website or call our office at (616) 331-5900 to set up a prospective student advising appointment.

Electronic submission of application materials is preferred, however if mailing of materials is necessary please use the following address:

College of Health Professions - Student Services
Grand Valley State University 
301 Michigan St NE, Suite #113
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314

Questions about admissions and applications? 
Call the CHP Student Services Office at (616) 331-5900 to schedule an appointment or email Emma Woodward at [email protected]