Application Procedures

Essential Functions of Medical Technologists

Each year, the Department of Laboratory Sciences selects a limited number of applicants for admission to the program. The deadline for completed applications is May 15 for Fall. A minimum grade point average of 2.50 is required in the science/math courses.  A minimum grade point average of 2.50 is also required in the general education courses to be considered for admission to the program. In the event the class is not filled by those applicants, the application deadline may be extended to as late as August 1. Complete applications include:

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
    

2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    

3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work.
    

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.

EARLY ACCEPTANCE

The early application deadline is March 1.  Students who meet the criteria for Early Acceptance for Academic Achievement may be promptly notified of acceptance to the professional program.  Such acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of remaining prerequisites.  The criteria for Early Acceptance for Academic Achievement are:  (a) completed application on file; (b) 65 semester credits (SC) including a minimum of 12 SC of required biology courses, 8 SC of required chemistry courses, and a 3.0 or higher GPA; and (c) a satisfactory advisory session.

Transcripts �issued to the student� will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

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, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, # 619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.

*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 found at http://www.uams.edu/chp/catalog/ .

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