Getting started:
New students
- Apply to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (MLS interest).
- Upon admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students work with an advisor to select the coursework required for later application to the MLS program's professional program.
- Upon satisfactory completion of prerequisite coursework, student will apply directly to the MLS professional program to ensure placement.
Current students
- Students notify their advisor of major change to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (MLS interest).
- Students work with their advisor to select prerequisite coursework still needed for application to the MLS program's professional program.
- Upon satisfactory completion of prerequisite coursework, students will apply directly to the MLS professional program to ensure placement.
Program deadlines and class size vary. Admission to the Medical Laboratory Science Program requires satisfactory grades in prerequisite course work and acceptance into the professional program.
A 2.00 UI GPA is required with no grade lower than a C for prerequisite and general education courses.
Next steps: professional program admission
In order to apply to the MLS professional program, you'll need to do the following:
Read, sign and date the Essential and Technical Standards. (If you are uncertain as to your ability with any of these essential functions, please consult with the MLS Program Director at mls-program@uiowa.edu)
Complete the application for admission.
Provide two references (one college science professor or teaching assistant and one former/current employer) via the reference form.
Write a one-page essay describing why you’ve chosen MLS as a career and your future plans as an MLS.
Once complete, send the Essential and Technical Standards document, application form, reference form and essay to mls-program@uiowa.edu
Admission forms
- Application for admission
- Essential and Technical Standards
- Reference form (two references required)
Deadline: Applications are accepted through April 1st.
Scholarships and financial aid
MLS-specific scholarships
Please email mls-program@uiowa.edu, to request more information about some MLS-specific scholarships available.
Federal, private, and military financial aid
Financial aid
Additional financial aid information is available at the University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid website.