Helpful Information
Welcome to the MLS Helpful Information Page! This resource is designed to support both current and prospective students as they navigate the MLS program. Here you will find key information, important links, and essential documents to guide you through your academic journey.
Mission Statement & Program Goals:
https://bld.natsci.msu.edu/about/mission-statement.aspx
Admission Criteria:
Students seeking admission to the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostic Program’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Bachelor of Science degree must make a formal application to the major. The applicant must meet the minimum criteria set forth for the desired major. For specific details, please refer to the Academic Programs catalog.
The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program conducts a review of applicants with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for the MLS major. In addition, MLS has progression standards for key courses in the curriculum after admission.
Multiple selection criteria are used in the selection process including grade-point average (including # of repeat credits and withdrawal), community service, work experience, candidate interview and candidate compositions. The selection of candidates is competitive, and enrollment is limited based on the number of clinical spaces available.
- AP Credits Transfer: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/first-year/advanced-credits
- Transfer Credits: https://transfer.msu.edu/
List of Course Descriptions:
https://reg.msu.edu/academicprograms/ProgramDetail.aspx?Program=MEDLBS_BS1
Tuition & Fees:
You can find more information about tuition & fees at MSU's admissions page: https://admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid
- Withdrawal/Refund Policy: https://reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/Notices/Withdrawal.aspx
Service Work of MLS students:
Students may be permitted to report patient’s results per institutional policy. However, at no time does a student substitute for a regular staff member. Students may have the opportunity to work for pay outside their scheduled instructional hours. While it is recognized that financial requirements might necessitate student employment during clinical rotation, at no time shall that employment jeopardize the student’s academic performance, assigned clinical hours, or health. MSU recommends that the students limit employment to 10 hours per week.
MLS Policies & Procedures:
- Advising Academic Policies: https://parents.msu.edu/resources/academic-policies.html
- Conflict and Grievance Policies: https://ombud.msu.edu/resources-self-help/conflict-grievance-systems#:~:text=Michigan%20State%20University%20takes%20student,the%20University%20Ombudsperson%20for%20assistance.
- Suspension and Appeals: https://natsci.msu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/undergraduate-academic-student-affairs/index.aspx
- Acadmeic Standing of Undergraduate Students: https://reg.msu.edu/academicprograms/Print.aspx?Section=270
Although it has never happened in the history of the MLS program, it is possible that no clinical site rotation would be available at the time a student is scheduled to enter clinic. This may be due to situations such as unanticipated staffing shortages, budget cuts, or facility remodeling. If this event occurs, to access the policy click here.
Academic Calendar:
MLS Contact Information:
If you have any other questions about the MLS Program, reach out to Nicole Richardson.
MLS Assistant Director: Nicole Richardson, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM, lipnicha@msu.edu
MLS Program Director: John A. Gerlach, Ph.D., D(ABHI), gerlach@msu.edu