Preprofessional Year
Those wishing to enrol in the MLS integrated BSc program are required to complete a preprofessional year prior to applying for admission to the Faculty. The required courses or their equivalents are available at a number of universities and community colleges in Alberta. Students are encouraged where possible to take these courses (equivalent to *30 at the University of Alberta) as one year of full-time study.
Academic Requirements
A minimum of *30 are required including courses in introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, and English. For students attending the University of Alberta appropriate courses would include:
(1) English (*6)
(2) General Chemistry (*6)
(3) Organic Chemistry (*6)
(4) Biology (cell biology) (*3)
(5) *3 from Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, or Zoology
(6) Statistics (*3)
(7) *3 options (any Faculty)
This course work is compatible with programs required of students in the preprofessional disciplines of Pharmacy, Medicine and Dentistry, and Occupational Therapy; with the specialization and honors programs in the Faculty of Science of Biochemistry, Cell Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, and Pharmacology; and with the general program in the Faculty of Science. All regulations of the Faculty of registration must be followed.
Other Requirements
- Selection Process: A minimum application GPA of 2.0 is required in preprofessional course work. With the exception of ENGL all preprofessional courses are prerequisites for senior courses. Thus, deficiencies would normally have to be made up. The preprofessional program may be completed through full- or part-time study at a number of postsecondary institutions that offer courses accepted as equivalent. The selection process is competitive and applicants will be rank ordered according to the GPA in the required preprofessional courses and your cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to those students who have completed the required *30 in one academic year. An applicant may not benefit from additional postsecondary courses.
- English language requirements: Applicants must meet English requirements as specified in the University of Alberta Calendar.
- Letter of Intent: Applicants must submit a letter with their application for admission setting forth their career goals, knowledge of the profession, related experience, and reasons for seeking admission to Medical Laboratory Science. Prospective students are advised to have toured a clinical laboratory or spoken to staff members of a clinical laboratory. Please contact the Division of Medical Laboratory Science for assistance.
To apply, please visit the Applications page of the Office of the Registrar and Student Awards.