Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Hybrid)

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for HEALTH SCIENCES

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree or Uniform Certificate of General Studies.

• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and science GPA 2.5 for your associate degree.

• Earn minimum grades of 'C' in all transferable courses in order for the credits to transfer.

• Application fee and Letter of Recommendation waived.

• Earn grades of 'C' or higher in all community college courses.

• Please create an account through the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to indicate your intent to use this guarantee for admission to GW MLS Program.

Important Links & Dates

• Biomedical Laboratory Sciences department: https://bls.smhs.gwu.edu/

• Medical Laboratory Sciences program: https://healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/programs/bshs-medical-laboratory-...

• Admission Application: View deadlines at https://healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/programs/bshs-medical-laboratory-... and apply at https://gw.my.site.com/gwapp/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fgwapp%2FTargetX_Ba...

• Applications are accepted three times a year in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Please refer to our website for specific application deadlines.

• Request information from GW BLS admission: https://healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/programs/bshs-medical-laboratory-...

• Financial Aid: https://financialaid.gwu.edu/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Students will work with a dedicated GW advisor regarding course selections

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and GW within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Flexible and asynchronous online lecture coursework

• In-person laboratory courses held during the third, fourth, and fifth semesters

• Program includes a 16-week practicum in your local area

• Eligible to become certified as an MLS upon successful completion of the program and ASCP Board of Certification exam

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Students are eligible to transfer in up to 60 credits of transferable coursework from their Associate degree

• Transfer credit may include dual enrollment coursework. It may also be considered from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) credit as well as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP exams)

• Please refer to GW Undergraduate Admissions for information on maximum credits, minimum scores, and GW course equivalents for AP and IB credits

Is This College Right For Me?

• Easily transfer current college credits, including DE, AP and IB credits

• Personalized and high-touch advising

• Pre-Health Science Professions Advising available

• Discounted tuition rates for the health sciences programs

• Scholarship applications available

• Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Listed as #62 Best National University, #15 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, #8 for Best Online Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Rankings

Did You Know That…

• Applicants with clinical laboratory experience may be eligible to waive individual clinical practicum requirements

• This program can be completed in 6 semesters

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at George Washington University

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Students can explore roles in laboratory and non-laboratory professions such as hospital or research labs, blood banks, medical sales, and government regulatory agencies

• Other examples of career opportunities include biotech and pharmaceutical, technical service, veterinary labs, health departments, and crime labs

Program Successes & Highlights

• GW grads have a 93.03% overall five-year pass rate for the ASCP MLS board of certification exam vs. 78.60% for the national average

• 99.72% of students who enter Phase II of the MLS program graduate

• Greater than 95% of graduates are employed in the field within three months of program completion

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Students that meet the admission requirements have a high chance of being accepted

Do More With Your Degree!

• Students can pursue higher degrees such as medicine, physical assistant, nursing, or PhD programs

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students within a 25-mile radius from the DC metro area will be placed in a local clinical site

• Grades of C or higher are required in all major MLS courses