Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required for the 4+1 certificate option.

For the 3+1 option, students affiliated with EWU are eligible to apply to the program prior to the completion of their baccalaureate degree. Contact us for more details.

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Emphasis placed on prerequisite and related science coursework GPA.

Minimum Academic Prerequisites

All academic prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the program.

Chemistry – Minimum of 16 semester or 24 quarter credits, which must include:

general chemistry
at least one upper division organic chemistry or biochemistry course

Biological sciences – Minimum of 16 semester or 24 quarter credits, which must include:

general microbiology
immunology
pathogenic microbiology or medical bacteriology

A general biology series may be a prerequisite to the above courses. Check with your college.

Mathematics

Statistics required.
Remedial math will NOT satisfy the requirement.

Preferred courses

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Additional Related Courses

Courses in the following subjects are also encouraged: hematology, clinical chemistry, molecular biology, instrumentation, quantitative analysis, organic chemistry and/or biochemistry (in addition to the minimum requirement), advanced pathogenic microbiology, infectious diseases, clinical diagnosis, mycology, parasitology, virology, antimicrobial therapy, genetics, epidemiology, microbial physiology, cell biology and medical terminology.

Non-academic Requirements

Personal interview to assess professional goals, judgment, potential for success, interpersonal skills and communication skills required for the profession.
Minimum of three references (from employers, professors or advisors); personal references or peer references will not be accepted.

Any previous clinical laboratory or hospital-related experience, paid or voluntary, is encouraged.