Q: How much does the program cost? Are there any additional costs besides tuition?
A: Program costs are approximately $8,000 and include tuition and additional program-related expenses. Actual costs may vary and are subject to change.
Q: What are the requirements for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) ATC program?
A: Students applying to the Medical Laboratory Science ATC program must have the following:
- Clear criminal background check
- Bachelor’s degree with required courses (Click to view prerequisite courses.)
- Minimum of 2.8 college cumulative grade point average (excluding college preparatory courses)
- TEAS Test
Q: Where is the MLS program offered?
A: All MLS program courses are offered at the HC Dale Mabry Campus.
Q: When is the application deadline?
A: The application deadline is June 15 for Fall admission.
Q: Who should I contact if I have any questions concerning the program?
A: Contact the Medical Laboratory Science Instructor at flint6@hccfl.edu
Q: How many credit hours is the program, and how long will it take to complete?
A: The Medical Laboratory Science ATC consists of 44 credit hours and is completed over 16 months. The program includes 22 weeks of supervised clinical experience at affiliated clinical laboratory sites.
Q: How can I obtain an application?
A: If you are new to HC, you must first complete an HC application for admission. Then you will need to complete an application for the advanced technical certificate at the Health Sciences website.
Q: What is the schedule for this 16-month program?
A: The Medical Laboratory Science ATC is a full-time, 16-month program. Students complete didactic coursework and student laboratory experiences as well as supervised clinical education at affiliated laboratory sites. The program includes 22 weeks of clinical experience. Specific course and clinical schedules are provided to enrolled students and may vary by semester.
After successfully completing the program during Fall B, you may take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification Exam (ASCP-BOC) and become a medical laboratory scientist.