MLT-to-MLS – How to Apply

The information below applies to the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 admission cycles.

Application materials should be received by May 15 for Fall or November 1 for Spring to be considered for admission.  Send all requested materials to the CHP Office of Admissions.

Applicants must provide:

  1. UAMS Online Admissions Application (OAA): An online application to the college is required and is available on the website.  A non-refundable application fee of $40.00 is required and must accompany the OAA application.  On the first page of the application, be sure to make the following selections to choose this program:
    -Academic Career: Undergraduate
    -Campus: Main UAMS Campus
    -Term: Fall or Spring
    -Academic Program: College of Health Prof UGRD
    -Admit Type: Applicant
    -Academic Plan: Med Lab Sci MLT-to-MLS BS
    -Academic Sub-Plan: N/A
  2. Official Transcripts:  Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work.  A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in science/mathematics prerequisite courses, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is also required.
  3. ASCP MLT Exam Scores*: Exam scores should be submitted by uploading them to the “Upload Documents” section of the online application.
  4. Advising Session: Qualified applicants are contacted to arrange an advising session after receipt of application and all official transcripts. This session will be scheduled during the spring semester.
  5. TOEFL scores as applicable. See International Applicants in the Admissions/Academic Information section of the catalog.

*Or equivalent examination. Contact the department if you have questions.

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.  Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.

All documents should be submitted to:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Health Professions
4301 West Markham Street, Slot 619
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Telephone: (501) 686-5730

The MLT to MLS program is unable to accept applications from international students with F-1 visas at this time.

State Authorization of Distance Education and Clinical Placement Policy

Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog.