| Application Deadline | Fall: July 20 |
| Spring: December 1 | |
| Summer: March 20 | |
| GW SMHS does not admit first-time college freshmen or provide general education courses; therefore, students are expected to enroll at another institution of higher education for at least one semester during an academic year following their high school graduation, and prior to transferring into GW. | |
| Recommendation(s) required | One letter of recommendation (letter of recommendation is waived for GAA applicants) |
| Prior academic records | 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. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes. Official transcript may also be sent electronically directly from the institution. |
| Applicants may receive credit for college-level coursework through International Baccalaureate (IB) or College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. Official score results must be forwarded directly from the College Board. Please refer to GW Undergraduate Admissions (https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/) for information on maximum credits, minimum scores, and GW course equivalents for AP and IB credits. | |
| 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. |
| Additional requirements | Resume/CV |
| Prospective online students must submit verification of MLT certification or proof of graduation from a NAACLS accredited MLT program within 6 months of their start term. Hybrid students will be required to come to the Foggy Bottom campus for labs. | |
| Students residing beyond 25 miles outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area and/or who wish to complete the clinical practicums in their area of residence must have identified an acceptable, accredited (i.e., TJC, CAP, etc.) clinical laboratory willing to provide the clinical instruction. A Clinical Site Verification (CSV) form must be filled out by the laboratory manager/director or the education coordinator of the facility and submitted to the appropriate program clinical coordinator for approval. | |
| Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and science GPA of 2.5. (For GAA applicants, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and science GPA of 2.5 are required) | |
| Prerequisites | Applicants must have at least 45 credits from a regionally accredited college or university, which include the coursework specified below: |
| English Composition (composition I & II) - 6 Credits | |
| College Mathematics (algebra, statistics, or higher) - 3 Credits | |
| Humanities - 3 Credits | |
| Social Sciences - 6 Credits | |
| Biology (lecture and hands-on lab) - 8 Credits | |
| Chemistry (lecture and hands-on lab) - 8 Credits | |
| If you have an associate degree from a participating D.C., Maryland, Virginia community college, you may be eligible for guaranteed admission to this program. Review the list of participating institutions (https://smhs.gwu.edu/academics/health-sciences/academics/guaranteed-admission-agreements). |
| 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The following requirements must be fulfilled: 120 credits, including 45 to 60 transfer credits to satisfy the University General Education and advanced standing requirements; and a minimum of 60 credits taken at GW. | ||
| University General Education Requirement | ||
| 3 credits in critical thinking in the humanities. | ||
| 6 credits in critical thinking, quantative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences. | ||
| 3 credits in quantitative reasoning (college algebra, statistics, or higher) | ||
| 6 credits of English composition | ||
| A course with an approved oral communication component. This requirement is satisfied by completing CERT 3005 in the required major curriculum. 1 | ||
| Writing in the disciplines (WID) coursework satisfied by MLS 3001W and (MLS 2007W or HSCI 2112W or HSCI 4112W) program requirements. 1 | ||
| Program prerequisites | ||
| 8 credits in general biology I and II with lab | ||
| 8 credits in general chemistry with lab | ||
| 3 credits in organic chemistry, clinical chemistry or biochemistry 2 | ||
| 4 credits in microbiology with lab 2 | ||
| 3 credits in biotechnology 2 | ||
| 16 credits in elective and/or additional required courses | ||
| Core requirements for the major that must be taken at GW | ||
| CERT 3005 | Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences | |
| MLS 3000 | Clinical Laboratory Mathematics | |
| MLS 3001W | Professional Ethics for Medical Laboratory Scientists | |
| MLS 4141 | Immunology and Serology | |
| MLS 4151 | Molecular Diagnostics | |
| MLS 4158 | Laboratory Management and Operations | |
| MLS 4170 | Introduction to Molecular Biology | |
| MLS 4171 | Human Genetics | |
| MLS 4172 | Molecular Diagnostics Capstone | |
| MLS 4217 | Molecular Techniques | |
| MLS 4242 | Applications of Molecular Testing | |
| MLS 4266 | Molecular Diagnostics Practicum | |
| And one course selected from the following: | ||
| MLS 2007W | Microbes and Society | |
| HSCI 2112W | Writing in the Health Sciences | |
| HSCI 4112W | Research and Writing in Health Sciences | |
| Additional required courses for the hybrid program option only | ||
| MLS 4251 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | |
| MLS 4252 | Applications of Molecular Testing Laboratory | |
1This requirement is fulfilled at GW post matriculation.
2This requirement can be fulfilled with transfer credit or by completing the course at GW.