Applying to Medical Laboratory Sciences Programs
MLS Application Deadlines:
| Type | Which MLS Program | Date | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Admission | MMLS, certificate/affiliate students only | October 15 | |
| Priority deadline | all students | February 1 | * MMLS, certificate/affiliate, year 4 likely to fill at the priority deadline |
| Final deadline | MMLS, Certificate/affiliate/ Year 4 | April 1* | * or until seats fill |
| Final deadline | All other undergraduate (BS) applicants | June 1 |
Application Checklist
Before beginning your application, please refer to our Requirements for Entry page for admissions requirements.
If you are a transfer applicant (BS degree) new to the UM, apply to the University of Minnesota:
Apply using the Golden Gopher application!
See Application Checklist for Transfer Students
Check your Application Tracker to see the status of your application and submit all requested materials, including ALL transcripts, missing time documents, etc.
If you are a current or former degree-seeking UM student (including system campuses) applying to the BS program:
If you have ever been enrolled as a degree-seeking student at the UM-TC or UM Rochester, apply for admission to Medical Lab Sciences by completing the Change of College form.
If you have ever been enrolled as a degree-seeking student at system campuses - UM Morris, UM Crookston, or UM Duluth, apply for admission by completing the Change of Campus application.
If you have been away from the University system for an extended period of time, contact One Stop to get your account updated and accessible.
If you are applying to the MMLS, Certificate, or Affiliate program:
Apply MMLS, Certificate, or Affiliate
MMLS: New Master's program applicants who have a BA/BS and are seeking initial certification.
Certificate: Applicants with a BA/BS who are seeking initial certification.
Affiliate: Applicants from our affiliate schools - UM-Duluth, UM-Rochester, St. Cloud State U, MSU-Mankato, and UW-River Falls who are earning degrees at your home institutions and the MLS certification through the UMTC.
Apply through AHCAS.
All applicants must submit official transcripts directly to AHCAS. For additional questions regarding AHCAS transcript entry, please visit the AHCAS Transcript Entry webpage.
The UMTC MLS application does NOT require recommendations. Click on the box indicating "I am not adding any evaluations" on the Recommendations page of the AHCAS application.
International Applicants: The Professional Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) has been approved to accept international students on an F1 visa. Applicants with other visa types should contact mlsinfo@umn.edu for further information on admission eligibility.
- International students:
- International applicants must submit English proficiency score(s). Please send scores to AHCAS. To view proficiency exams currently accepted by the University of Minnesota:
International applicants MUST submit a World Education Services (WES) evaluation of all coursework taken outside of a U.S. Institution. Evaluations must be sent directly to AHCAS.
Equal Opportunity and Title IX
The University of Minnesota is committed to adhering to the following Equal Opportunity Statement:
"The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission created for the purpose of dealing with discrimination, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression."
As required by Title IX and its regulations, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any of its education programs or activities, including in admissions and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the University's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX Coordinator on the Twin Cities may be contacted at:
Tina Marisam
Title IX Coordinator and EOT Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX (EOT)
274 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-9547 | marisam@umn.edu
Please see the University's policies for information about: (1) how to report information about or make a complaint of sexual harrassment, sexual assault, and other sex-based discrimination; and (2) the University's informal response and grievance processes.