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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Saginaw Valley State University
- University Center, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Medical Laboratory Science at Ohio Northern University combines campus coursework with a 12-month clinical year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Medical Laboratory Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in genetics
- Microbiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Hospital laboratory
- Community blood center
- Medical research center
- Public health laboratory
- University research center
Curriculum
- Six semesters of coursework including anatomy and physiology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Hematology and hemostasis
- And blood banking and transfusion science
- Followed by 12 months of clinical training through the West Central Ohio Medical Laboratory Science Program.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
- Passport
- Transcripts
- English proof and financial evidence after admission (https://www.svsu.edu/officeofinternationalprograms/admissions/first-yearstudent/)...
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent, No previous college enrolment (transfer students have a separate page).
Language tests
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- PTE Academic 50
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: 1 July for August start
- 1 November for January start (official website 2. Apply online through the SVSU international application and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
- Passport and English proof (Duolingo
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT or PTE). Financial evidence is submitted after admission. Receive the offer and I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Center |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health & Human Services |
| Department | Department of Health and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Saginaw Valley State University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,140 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,484 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: Duolingo 105, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0, PTE Academic 50, IELTS Academic 5.5.