CLS Admission Fast Facts
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
B.S.C.L.S - Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Areas of Study
Chemistry; Hematolgy; Immunohematology (Blood Bank); Microbiology; Molecular Diagnositics; Phlebotomy;
Urinalysis.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the senior year of our Clinical Laboratory Science Program requires the applicant to successfully complete the following prior to matriculation:
University / College Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of 86 semester hours (129 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university. Only 66 semester hours can be accepted from a community college; 20 semester credit hours must be completed at a regionally-accredited college or university. The 86 semester hours must include the following:
Biological Sciences (16 semester hours) including:
1. Microbiology (with lab preferred)
2. Genetics (SAHP offers an on-line course in Spring - contact Office of Distance Ed)
3. Immunology (CLS offers an on-line course in Fall & Spring - see CLS 404 Immunology)
Chemistry (14 semester hours) including:
1. One year General / Inorganic Chemistry (with lab)
2. Minimum of two upper level (200 level or above) Chemistry courses. Upper level chemistry courses may include Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Biochemistry with a lab recommended.
English Composition (6 semester hours)*
Mathematics (3 semester hours) - college algebra or higher
Statistics (3 semester hours)
Speech / Oral Communications / Public Speaking (3 semester hours)
Suggested Electives
Physiology and Molecular Biology is strongly recommended. Addtional recommended subjects include Cell Biology, Introduction to Hematology, Pathogenic Microbiology, and Parasitology.
*Advanced Placement
A maximum of 6 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP) semester hours will be accepted for transfer. No more than 3 CLEP or AP hours of English Composition will be accepted.
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Application Checklist
Required by School of Allied Health Office of Admissions & Recruitment
1. On-line Application for Undergraduate Admission
2. $45 non-refundable application processing fee
3. One (1) set of official transcripts
4. If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
Required by Clinical Laboratory Science Education
1. Completion of 86 semester hours prior to matriculation (maximum of 66 transferrable semester hours from a community college)
2. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale
3. Science and mathematics GPA of at least 2.5.
4. ACT of at least 20 OR a science GPA of at least 2.8
5. Demonstrated capability in upper division science courses
6. Three (3) letters of recommendation (prefer 1 Biology professor, 1 Chemistry professor, 1 Work supervisor)
7. Writing narrative (500 words)
8. If you obtained a certificate of degree from a foreign institution: transcript evaluation
Application Deadline: November 15
Program Demographics
Number of Students Accepted - 32
Per Clinical Site: 10 - The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
8 - Nebraska Methodist Hospital Program, Omaha, NE
2 - Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE
2 - St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island, NE
2 - Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, NE
2 - Good Samaritan Health System, Kearney, NE
2 - Faith Regional Medical Center, Norfolk, NE
2 - Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte, NE
2 - Regional West Health Services, Scottsbluff, NE
Total number of applications received for Class of 2010 - 51
Average GPA of Applicants for Class of 2010 - 3.025 GPA (based on 4.0 scale)
Average ACT of Applicants for Class of 2010 - 24 (Nebraska Average - 21)
Average GPA of MATRICULATED students for Class of 2010 - 3.376 (based on 4.0 scale)
Average ACT of MATRICULATED students for Class of 2010 - 26 (Nebraska Average - 21)
Male to Female Ratio of MATRICULATED students for Class of 2010 - 1:3 (1 male per 3 females)
Faculty to Student Ratio estimate per Clinical Site - 1:2 (1 Faculty per 2 students)
Percentage of graduated students passing the board exam on first attempt - 100% (based on Class of 2008 & 2009)
Percentage of graduated students within a month after graduation - 100% (based on Class of 2009)
