MSHS in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Admission Requirements
Key Dates
Application Deadline
March 26, 2021
Start Date
April 26, 2021
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the MSHS in Medical Laboratory Sciences, you’ll need:
Completed Application |
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale |
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science (e.g. biology, chemistry, microbiology) from a regionally accredited institution |
Resume/CV |
Personal statement: Applicants must include a 250–500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study at GW, your academic objectives, career goals and related qualifications including collegiate, professional, and community activities relevant to your program of interest. Include any substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. |
Two letters of recommendation |
National certification as an MLT or MLS/MT/CLS, specialist, or subject technologist. Students with other certifications should contact the program office for eligibility criteria. |
Official transcripts from every college and university attended. All non-U.S. transcripts (including those in English) must be evaluated by an accredited foreign credential agency. |
Application fee: A non-refundable application fee of $80 is required. The application fee is waived for active-duty U.S. military, current GW students, degree-holding GW alumni, current McNair Program Scholars, and graduates of minority-serving institutions (MSI). |
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International Students
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are also required to submit official test scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) Academics, or the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS). The following are the minimum scores for admission consideration:
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International applicants may be considered for admission without submitting the above scores if:
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NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.