Admissions
Students accepted into the program must complete the Health Professions Programs (HPP) and the program admission requirements before the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive; completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program. Click here for more details.
In addition to the Health Professions Programs’ admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Medical Laboratory Science Program at IU Indianapolis.
Application Deadline December 1 of the year before desired entry into the senior/professional year.
Interview Applicants must complete the interview process. Interviews are scheduled from October to December.
Minimum Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 84 to be completed by July 1 prior to entry.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.70 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades from remedial courses are not used in this calculation.
Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 2.70 on a 4.00 scale in science and mathematics courses. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades from remedial courses are not used in this calculation.
NOTE: Applicants whose Cumulative and/or Specific GPAs are at or only slightly above 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) are unlikely to be competitive for admission.
Minimum Grade in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in all required courses.
Class Size Program is accredited for 36 students. The cohort based in Indianapolis at the IU Health Pathology Laboratory can accommodate 12 students. The cohort based in Evansville at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences can accommodate 24 students.
Program Length 11 months (early August to early July)
Indiana Residents Preference Policy Refer to Health Professions Programs policy.
Additional Program Considerations Class selection will be based on cumulative and science/math grade point average, essay, interview, and other academic and professional factors. Applicants must complete at least 16-18 credit hours in the biological sciences and 16-18 credit hours in chemistry. See prerequisite list. At least one course in chemistry (upper level), microbiology, and immunology must have been completed within the previous six years.
The following will be required upon offer of admission into the program and must be completed by June 1st in the year of entry. Complete details may be found at HPP New Student Requirements and will be included in your program information packet.
- Signed Technical Standards form
- Signed Honor Code
- Proof of immunizations
- Proof of TB Test
- Physical Examination
- Flu Shot
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Background Check and Drug Screen-to be completed within 10 days of offer acceptance
Updated: March 2024
