Application
When should students begin asking for recommendation letters?
1-2 semesters before reaching Senior year
How many months of clinical training are required upon graduation?
12 months
What does a Medical Lab Scientist do?
Perform tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues which aid the physician in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disease.
What does a lower pH value indicate?
The lower the pH value, the stronger the acid
How many semesters would one need for Organic Chemistry?
What is the minimum GPA required for applying to an MLS program
Overall GPA of 2.8 or 2.5 or greater with science GPA of 2.8 or greater
How many schools of medical laboratory science is UNT affiliated with?
6
Name 2 settings other than a hospital a Medical Lab Scientist can work
A clinic, public health, research, private laboratories, state or national crime labs, physician office laboratories, fertility laboratories, biotechnology, food industry, and the cosmetic industry.
What is fermentation?
An anaerobic process of breaking down sugars
Who is the go-to advisor for all MLS-related questions?
Brandy Ellis
Can you apply to different schools that are also accredited?
Yes! Just let Brandy (MLS Advisor) know so that they are able to help you figure out the due dates, as well as know where to send your transcripts when transferring!
When was the deadline for the Fall application for Tarleton State University?
March 1st
What’s the average national salary for Medical Lab Scientists?
$72,604 (accept a range of 60k-80k)
What is the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
Gram-positive: a thick layer of peptidoglycan, teichoic acid
Gram-negative: a thin layer of peptidoglycan in between double membrane, LPS
Name 3 of the non-scientific MLS course requirements?
Technical writing (TECM 2700)
Elementary probability and statistics (MATH 1680)
Introduction to Computers in Business (BCIS 2610)
Organizational behavior (MGMT 3720)
What schools are the UNT MLS program affiliated with for clinical training? (name 3)
Comanche County Memorial Hospital (School of Medical Technology) Lawton, OK
Baylor Scott and White, Temple
Tarleton State University at All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston
United Regional Medical Health Care System (School of Medical Technology)
Parkview School of Medical Laboratory Science, Pueblo, CO
Prior to applying for clinicals, how many semester hours must a student complete?
88 Semester Hours
What’s the difference between a Medical Technologist and a Medical Technician?
Medical technicians hold an associate's degree or postsecondary certificate from a college or vocational school.
Medical laboratory technologists need a bachelor's degree to work in the field.
What are all the levels of classification in biology, in order from lowest to highest?
Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
These are the different ways to become a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
3+1 option (MLS degree with clinical training)
4+1 option (post-baccalaureate)
What are the 5 main required documents for an MLS program application?
Completed Application
Application Fee ($35 For Tarleton, could vary from different schools)
Receipt Transcript (s) from all College(s) and/or University(ies) attended
Three (3) Reference Letters
Degree Statement (if applicable) See Degree Statement section in Application.
How many credit hours does the MLS program consist of at Tarleton?
54 credit hours of coursework (48 undergraduate, 6 graduate)
Name 5 medical specialties in the hospital lab
Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Immunohematology (blood bank), Immunology
What organs produce the hormone erythropoietin, and what does this hormone do?
The main producers are the kidneys, but the liver produces a little as well
Erythropoietin signals for the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes)
What the form that you’ll fill out for certain courses (BIOL or BIOC) that have reserved MLS seats.
The Biology Advising Course Enrollment Request Form