Clinical Laboratory Science for MLT or CLT

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Clinical Laboratory Science for Certified MLTs/CLTs and the Military

OVERVIEW

Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists) perform laboratory tests used to diagnose and treat disease and maintain health. Clinical laboratory scientists work in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, urinalysis and molecular diagnostics. They ensure accurate and reliable test results. In hospital clinical laboratories, laboratory scientists analyze blood, body fluids and tissues to detect disease. They work with sophisticated computerized technology such as automated chemistry and hematology analyzers, GLS-Mass spectrophotometers and molecular testing such as PCR and DNA probes. Clinical Laboratory Scientists are sought in clinical areas, research and industry.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Entry: May 1

NOTE: Applications deferred to the next year are subject to all admission requirements in effect for the semester to which they are deferred.

NOTE: All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made. Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will only be considered on a space-available basis.

NOTE: Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.

CAMPUS AND PROGRAM DELIVERY

Campus: Main-Augusta

Program Delivery: Traditional/On-Campus, Online

REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Completed Online Application

Application Fee: $55

GPA: Minimum GPA requirement is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and math/science GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to admissions@augusta.edu.

Transcript/Credential Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts: An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). Silny and WES are recommended. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement. International Students

References: Recommendations from two individuals are required. References should be individuals (usually college professors) qualified to assess your prior academic, employment, artistic, research and/or clinical experience and qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant’s potential, as an undergraduate student in the field/program selected.

Undergraduate reference forms and letters must be submitted online only. Applicants list names and provide contact information for two individuals as references during the on line application process. Once the application is received by our office, each reference will receive an email directing them to complete the online reference form. The completed reference form will then be forwarded to the Office of Academic Admissions via the online application system, XAP.

NOTE: Reference forms will be sent electronically to your selected individuals once your application has been received by the school (usually the following business day). Please be sure to allow enough time for reference forms to be sent AND returned. Applications submitted the last week of the application deadline may not allow enough time for this process.

Standardized Tests:

TOEFL Exam Scores: Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English.
- Minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 79 internet-based.
- The institution code for submission of TOEFL scores to Augusta University is 5406. Please do not select a department code.
- Exemption from the TOEFL requirement is allowed for undergraduate students who:
  - Complete courses equivalent to English Composition I and II at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university and earn at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on the two courses, with neither grade below a "C"
  - Submit a score of at least 430 on the Verbal portion of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT-I)
  - Take and pass both the Reading and Essay portions of the University System of Georgia’s Regents Exam
  - Submit proof of earning a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at which English is the language of instruction

Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to the Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. ALL applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to admissions@augusta.edu.

NOTE: While every effort is made to maintain this information as current, it may be subject to change. Please check with Augusta University's Office of Academic Admission for recent updates.

NOTE: Applications deferred to another semester are subject to all admission requirements and program requirements in effect for the semester to which they are deferred.

Completion of the following prerequisite course requirements: PREREQUISITES

Personal Interview: Interviews by invitation only. Applicants will be selected for an interview based on an initial review of submitted application materials. Selected applicants will be notified directly by the department.

Certification: Documentation of one of the following:

Professional certification as a MLT (ASCP) and/or CLT (NCA)
Army, Navy, or Air Force certification as a Medical Laboratory Specialist or Medical Laboratory Apprentice.

NOTE: After completing academic and professional requirements and submitting certifications, the following upper-division courses will be credited:

CLSC 3220 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Practice
CLSC 3645 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology Laboratory
CLSC 4445 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
CLSC 4845 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory
CLSC 4745 - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory
Total Credit: 10 Semester Hours

Wellness Requirement: All undergraduate transfer students, regardless of major, with less than 60 hours of transfer credit by the start of the program will be required to take WELL 1000: Wellness and two (2) activity courses. If a transfer student believes she/he has taken comparable coursework elsewhere and transfer credit is not awarded, the applicant may petition the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology to review and award potential credit. All undergraduate transfer students, regardless of major, with more than 60 hours of transfer credit are exempt from WELL 1000: Wellness and two (2) activity courses.

CPR and First Aid: You must have current CPR and First Aid certification cards before the start of the program. We do not accept certifications from online courses.

NOTE: We require that all students have BOTH of the following certifications from the American Heart Association:

CPR - BLS for Healthcare Providers
Heartsaver First Aid

NOTE: We will only accept the certifications listed above from the American Heart Association

If you would like information on the program listed above, please visit the College of Allied Health Sciences website at www.gru.edu/alliedhealth.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications and references are submitted via the GAFuture's online systems. Completed applications will be transferred from GAFuture's systems to Augusta University’s Office of Academic Admissions (OAA) for processing into the Augusta University electronic applicant database system. Programs will have access to applicant’s files and documents only after OAA has officially processed them into the Augusta University electronic applicant database system.

Application materials and documents (e.g. transcripts, references,transcript evaluations, etc) are submitted directly to and processed through Augusta University’s OAA:

Augusta University

The Office of Academic Admissions

1120 15th Street, Benet House

Augusta, GA 30912

Applicants can monitor OAA’s receipt and processing of their application and application documents into the Augusta University system using the online status check. Application decisions will not be made until all official documents have been received and processed into the Augusta University’s electronic applicant database system by Augusta University’s OAA.

The program/academic college for which you are applying will review your application and supporting documents. Interviews will be scheduled and considered, as applicable to individual programs. Taken together, the whole of your application should demonstrate substantial preparation for study in the field for which you are seeking admittance.

Upon evaluation the program/academic college will determine an official decision for your admittance. Official notice of your admission can only come via notification from Augusta University’s Office of Academic Admission.

Upon acceptance, please submit your Admissions Acceptance Contract and official final transcripts, if necessary to the address below or electronically to admissions@augusta.edu.

Augusta University

The Office of Academic Admissions

1120 15th Street, Benet House

Augusta, Georgia 30912

Immunizations must be submitted to Student Health prior to enrollment.

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