Medical Laboratory Technician

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Program Application Process
The next available Medical Laboratory Technician program start date is Fall Semester 2025. Interested students should submit an Application to the MLT Major that will be available here from November 1, 2024 until February 1, 2025 or later until seats are filled. To be considered for the fall 2025 MLT Major start, students must meet the following readiness criteria:

• Completion of CHEM 1711 (Principles of Chemistry 1) with a C grade or higher or course in progress
• Completion of MDLT 1600 (Medical Laboratory Math) with a C grade or higher or course in progress
• Readiness for ENGL 1711 (through assessment score or successful completion of course prerequisite)

All applicants will receive email notification of their admission status approximately 6 weeks after the February 1, 2025 priority deadline. Applicants who submit applications after the mid-March admission status notification can expect to receive their email notifications as soon as possible. Applicants are evaluated according to the prioritization identified below.​

Application Prioritization
First priority is given to applicants who meet the readiness requirements above and have successfully completed BIOL 1730, BIOL 1740, CHEM 1711 & MDLT 1600 (C grade or better), with a combined GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Second priority is given to applicants who meet the readiness requirements above and have successfully completed CHEM 1711 and MDLT 1600 (C grade or better), with a combined GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Based on remaining space available in the MLT Major, applicants who meet the readiness requirements above and have CHEM 1711 and MDLT 1600 complete or in progress will be considered for acceptance.

General Education/MnTC Requirements
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is the general education curriculum for the Minnesota State system. Choose MnTC courses according to the requirements listed on your Program Requirements Guide. Refer to the MnTC course list for each Goal Area:

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)
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Students begin the program as a pre-Medical Laboratory Technician. A pre-Medical Laboratory Technician may take all of the required general education courses and medical terminology. Students should consult with  program advisors or a Health Careers pathway advisor to develop an appropriate educational plan.