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Application Process

Positions

Candidates are selected each year for the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Mayo Clinic on a competitive basis. The program is 10.5 months; beginning the first week of July and concluding the fourth Thursday in May.

How to apply

Students from affiliated institutions should apply for Mayo Clinic's 3+1 program offered at Mayo Clinic Rochester through their school's program director. Students applying for the 4+1 program should apply using the following process.

  1. Complete the online Application for Admission. After you create an account and/or log-in, please select Application for Admission. Do not select "Lite Application." Select the following:

    • Site: Rochester (Florida students select Florida)
    • Program Type: Medical Laboratory Science
    • Program Name: Medical Laboratory Science Program
    • Start date for which you are applying: First week of July

    Within the online application, please submit two online letters of recommendation.

    A nonrefundable $35 application fee, payable with credit card, is required through the Apply Yourself Web site.

  2. Rochester applicants submit official transcripts to:

    Medical Laboratory Science Program
    Mayo School of Health Sciences
    200 First Street S.W.
    Rochester, MN 55905

    Mayo Clinic in Florida applicants submit official transcripts to:

    Medical Laboratory Science Program
    Mayo School of Health Sciences
    4500 San Pablo Road
    Jacksonville, FL 32224
  3. Applications will be accepted beginning August 1 with a February 1 deadline. Applications may close earlier, depending upon how quickly the program slots are filled. The MSHS MLS program (Rochester, MN) uses a rolling admissions process, Jacksonville, FL does not. Applications are accepted throughout the year; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to be considered.
  4. Each application is carefully reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates are evaluated based on academic performance, written and verbal communication, interview, letters of recommendation, and knowledge of the profession. Individuals considered for an appointment will be invited to interview. The interview process includes a behavioral panel interview followed by individual faculty interviews. It includes a tour of the facilities and typically lasts about 3 to 4 hours. Payment of the $250 slot retention fee is required upon acceptance into the program.
  • Nov 21, 2012
  • ART493854