Admissions Criteria for Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) applicant must:
- Earn 68 hours of approved college credit earned from a regionally accredited college/university; including 32 hours of natural science and chemistry courses with labs prior to enrolling in MLS professional courses.
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.0 scale on all college work (not just transfer hours accepted) from accredited colleges or universities. MLS applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to institutions previously attended.
- Interview is required for admission into the MLS program.
- All applicants whose native tongue is not English must submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or above.
- Meet all the College General Performance Standards.
- Meet the MLS program Essential Functions requirements.
- Upon acceptance to the college,
- Submit a $100.00 non-refundable enrollment fee.
- Complete a physical examination and submit the student health form provided by Baptist College at orientation. This form requires a list of all previous immunizations.
- Submit proof of health insurance coverage.
- Submit a background check prior to registration for classes.