| Term Start: | Fall - July 20 |
| Spring - December 1 | |
| Summer - March 20 | |
| Degree and GPA Requirements: | A bachelor's degree |
| 2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale | |
| Prerequisites: | Completed coursework: All required courses must be completed with a C grade (C- grades and lower do not transfer) or better at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning |
| 3 credits English Composition | |
| 3 credits College Algebra, Statistics (or higher) | |
| 8 credits Biology (lecture and hands-on lab) | |
| 4 credits Microbiology (lecture and hands-on lab) | |
| 8 credits Chemistry (lecture and hands-on lab) | |
| 3 credits Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry | |
| Statement of purpose: | 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. |
| Recommendations required: | One (1) letter of recommendation |
| Prior academic records: | Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended (including via dual enrollment), whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Official transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly from the institution. |
| If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts; translations alone will not be accepted.If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts; translations alone will not be accepted. | |
| Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grades, U.S. degree equivalency, grade-point averages (GPA), and date of degree conferral. Please see the list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services (https://www.naces.org/members). | |
| Additional requirements: | Students who live outside of the Washington DC Metro Area are required to secure a satisfactory clinical site at the time of admission. |
| Successful completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen through Certiphi Screening, a third-party vendor, are required of all admitted clinical students in their first semester. Students are responsible for fees associated with these screens. |
| International applicants: | International students should check with individual programs regarding eligibility for visa sponsorship. Generally, online and hybrid programs are not eligible for student visa sponsorship from GW. This includes transfer students from any other institution with an existing visa. |
| Applicants who have not completed a post-secondary degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction must submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or the Duolingo English Test scores to be considered for admission. The following are the minimum scores for admission consideration: | |
| - Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 7.0, with no individual band score below 6.0. | |
| - TOEFL: 600 paper-based or 100 internet-based. | |
| - PTE: Overall score of 68 | |
| - DET: Overall score of 120 | |
| Undergraduate applicants who meet one of the following conditions can be considered for admission without submitting TOEFL, PTE or IELTS or DET scores: | |
| Scores cannot be more than two years old. To ensure TOEFL scores are sent to GW, use institutional code 5246. An institutional code is not required to send IELTS or PTE scores to GW. DET scores must be submitted via the Duolingo English Test system directly to GW. | |
| Based on their application and the results of the English proficiency examination students can be required to take English for Academic Purposes (EAP) during their first year of study at GW. GW evaluates each application holistically and applicants can be recommended for EAP even if they meet the requirements for exemption. Students placed in EAP courses should anticipate additional tuition expenses as well as possible extension of time needed to complete their degree programs. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
George Washington University
ATTN: Transcript Processing Center
1415 W 22nd St.
Suite 220
Oak Brook, IL 60523
1415 W 22nd St.
Suite 220
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Documents can be submitted electronically to: transcripts@hsprograms.gwu.edu.
Contact for questions:
hsphora@gwu.edu
202-994-0384 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 48 credits in required courses, including the practica.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MLS 4141 | Immunology and Serology | |
| MLS 4145 | Clinical Biochemistry I | |
| MLS 4146 | Clinical Biochemistry II | |
| MLS 4116 | Clinical Bacteriology I | |
| MLS 4117 | Clinical Bacteriology II | |
| MLS 4119 | Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology | |
| MLS 4130 | Hematology I | |
| MLS 4131 | Hematology II | |
| MLS 4158 | Laboratory Management and Operations | |
| MLS 4150 | Immunohematology | |
| MLS 4151 | Molecular Diagnostics | |
| MLS 4159 | Capstone Seminar | |
| Practicum courses | ||
| MLS 4160 | Blood Bank Practicum | |
| MLS 4161 | Clinical Biochemistry Practicum | |
| MLS 4162 | Hematology Practicum | |
| MLS 4164 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | |
| MLS 4165 | Urinalysis Practicum | |
| MLS 4166 | Coagulation Practicum | |