Non-Degree Online Medical Laboratory Sciences Program

Students interested in taking courses from our Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program curriculum as a non-degree-seeking student can do so by completing an application to the college as a non-degree student. This option is ideal for someone needing a specific course to further their professional career, or for someone looking to get into our degree-seeking program in the future but who does not have enough prerequisites completed yet.

This option is recommended for individuals with a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit and one year of full-time lab experience by the time the course begins. Courses are done through online education, and only courses already being offered that semester are open to non-degree students. 

The maximum number of credits that may be taken as a non-degree student is 24 hours.

The information below applies to the spring 2025 and fall 2025 admission cycles for the Non-Degree Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program, which begins on July 15, 2025, and ends on Nov. 1, 2024, for spring and on June 1, 2025, for fall.

Applicants must provide the following information.

UAMS Online Admission Application Through Workday

To apply to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree program, you must complete the online admission application through Workday. Please note that a non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must be submitted along with your application.

You can save your application and return to it at a later date. However, it will not be considered for review until it is submitted and the application fee is paid. After submitting your application, you will need to return to the application site to complete any remaining action items related to your application.

Pre-Degree / Non-Degree / Non-Certificate Agreement Form

A signed statement that indicates the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to the requirements governing pre-degree / non-degree / non-certificate applications must be submitted by uploading it into your online application. A standard form is available here.

Send Requested Materials to the Admissions Office

All documents should be submitted to:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Health Professions
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 619
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Telephone: 501-686-5730
Email: CHPAdmissions@uams.edu

Official Transcripts

Arrange for each post-secondary academic institution you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework.

Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office either electronically or via mail.

For more detailed information about official transcripts, please refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website.

Grade-Point Average Requirement

All students admitted to the UAMS College of Health Professions must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

English Fluency and Literacy Test Scores

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English, are required to demonstrate fluency (speaking) and literacy (reading and writing). The Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System are the two accepted tests for this purpose.

An official copy of the test scores must be sent directly to UAMS from the respective testing service.

Refer to the English Fluency and Literacy Requirement policy for details.

Please note that non-degree students are not eligible for federal financial aid. If a student takes courses as a non-degree student and then transitions into the degree program, that student’s degree plan may look different than the program’s regular program curriculum, which can have an effect on financial aid available to the student.

For more information about federal financial aid, please contact the UAMS Financial Aid Office at 501-686-5451 or visit their website.

International Students

The Non-Degree Online Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is unable to accept applications from international students with F-1 visas at this time.

Special Considerations

Arkansas residency may 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.