Clinical Laboratory Science Admissions
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Applications for admission into a clinical laboratory science major can be picked up in the Biological Sciences office. The College of Science and Engineering requires that students have completed a minimum of 16 credits with a 2.0 grade point average, along with meeting the requirements for the department and major.
The medical technology major requires a minimum overall grade point average of 2.80 and a grade of 2.33 or better in all the following courses (BIOL 151, BIOL 262, BIOL 360, CHEM 210 and CHEM 211) before admission to the program is granted. Transfer students will be placed in appropriate courses after consultations with an advisor. In addition, majors must complete all required courses and those taken as electives in the program with a grade of "C" or better to qualify for graduation. At least eight credits must have been earned at St. Cloud State University. Students must complete all required courses, electives and general education requirements before beginning the clinical phase.
Admission to the major does not imply automatic acceptance into a clinical program. Acceptance by the clinical affiliates is competitive. Applications are made approximately one year prior to the starting date of the clinical program. Students are encouraged to have all required courses for the clinical program completed before application. Information and applications are available through the medical technology director's office. Applications from students with grade point averages lower than 3.0 in science and math courses are usually not competitive.