Admissions & Application
Conemaugh School of Medical Laboratory Science's program begins in July of each year. Qualified candidates are invited and encouraged to apply at any time.
Once an application has been submitted, you will receive further instructions via email. An application checklist can also be found below under Application Requirements. If you are having trouble submitting your application online, you can download a paper application here.
For questions, please reach out to:
Melissa Shaffer, MBA, MLS (ASCP), Program Director
Conemaugh School of Medical Laboratory Science
1086 Franklin Street, Suite G414 SON
Johnstown, PA 15905-4398
mshaffer@conemaugh.org
Admissions Guidelines
Admission requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Consideration shall be given to scholastic aptitude, academic achievement, personal qualities, and physical and emotional health necessary to fulfill the objectives of the program. Provisional admission status may be granted at the discretion of the Admission Committee.
- The applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and minimum Science and Math GPA of 2.5.
- The applicant must have completed at least 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of Chemistry, including Organic Chemistry.
- The applicant must have completed at least 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of Biology including Microbiology. An Anatomy and Physiology class and / or a Genetics class is recommended.
- The applicant must have completed at least three semester hours of a college math class.
Application Requirements
When the completed application and required documents are received, prospective students will be contacted by a Conemaugh School of Medical Laboratory Science representative to schedule an admission interview. The completed packet should include:
- Application
- Cover letter explaining the applicant's goals and interest in the program
- Three Reference Forms, sealed and signed across the envelope by the reference (should not be a family member)
- Candidates can also arrange for transcripts and letters of recommendation to be mailed separately to Conemaugh School of Medical Laboratory Science
- Official transcript of all post-secondary education programs
- Application fee of $35.00
- An interview by the Medical Laboratory Science Program Director.
If necessary, candidates can also arrange for transcripts and letters of recommendation to be mailed separately to Conemaugh School of Histotechnology.