
MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAM IN CLINICAL
LABORATORY SCIENCE
Deadlines
and Review Cycle
The deadlines for application are: Fall
semester: July 15 and Spring semester: October 15. ALL MATERIAL MUST BE
RECEIVED BY THIS DATE! We are only accepting 2 students this year, so get
your material in as soon as possible.
Admission
Requirements
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BS, BA or
equivalent from an accredited US institution, or a recognized foreign
institution. If your degree is from a foreign institution, please have the
UNM International Admissions Program review your transcripts. Their number is
505-277-5829
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Documented certification as an MT/CLS from ASCP or the NCA. Exceptions will
be made on a case by case basis. If you do not have this certification you
must have the following pre-requisites:
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Biological Science 2 semesters
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General
Chemistry 2 semesters
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Organic
Chemistry 1 semester
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Biochemistry 1 semester
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Statistics 2 semesters
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Overall
minimum 3.00 GPA (preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 in science classes)
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International students must take the TOEFL and score 580 on paper-based test,
237 on the computer-based test, or 92 on the internet-based test
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GRE
Assessment is suggested but not required
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Previous
research or laboratory experience is highly desirable.
Admission to this program is highly
competitive and attainment of the above minimal requirements does not ensure
admission to the program. The admissions process does, however, allow for
consideration of students who may not have attained all of the above
requirements but have otherwise demonstrated exceptional potential to succeed in
graduate study.
Deadlines
How to apply
Curriculum
Requirements
Frequently asked questions
UNM Office of Graduate Studies