Medical Laboratory Technician Selective Admission

This program has a selective admission process. Students must first be admitted to the college and complete all required prerequisite courses. After meeting these requirements, students may submit an application to the program for consideration. Admission is competitive and is not guaranteed upon completion of prerequisite coursework.

Steps to apply for the medical lab technician program to be completed in this order:

1. First, apply to SKYCTC.
2. Request all transcripts be sent to SKYCTC.
3. Once you have been admitted to SKYCTC, you will receive information on how to connect with an advisor through the Advising and Transfer Center. Your advisor will discuss new student orientation, your intended Allied Health program, prerequisite courses, and the next steps toward applying to your Allied Health program. The prerequisite courses for this program must be completed with a C or higher prior to the start of the program. The prerequisite courses are: BIO 135 or higher, MAT 110 or higher, CHEM 130 or higher, MLT 101, ENG 101, PHB 151 and PHB 152.
4. Attend the pre-admission conference on April 7, 2027. Information will be provided at the advising appointment.
5. Submit an application to the medical lab technician program. This information will be provided at the pre-admission conference.

Scoring for applications

Points are calculated in the following two (2) categories: GPA and science and math grades. Applicants are ranked according to points earned.

1. GPA

Points will be awarded based on the applicant's overall KCTCS GPA.

2. Anatomy & Physiology, Physical Science and Math Grades

• BIO 135 or higher (applicants who have completed BIO 137 and BIO 139 will be given points for each course)
• MAT 110 or higher
• CHE 130 or higher
• PHB 170 or 151
• MLT 101

Points awarded will be reduced by one point for any class that was attempted more than once by an applicant for successful completion. See the table below.

High School Transcript verifying graduation or GED official score report and Official Transcripts of all postsecondary education credentials must be submitted.

Only final course grades in classes completed by the end of the Spring semester will be used in calculating selective admission points. In the event of duplicate point total, final applicant will be determined by cumulative grade point average (GPA).

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the last week of May. Students must accept their spot in the program by June 1. Directions will be provided in the acceptance letters. Students who are not accepted into the program will be notified by the last week of May. Proof of immunizations, background checks, and drug screens are required after a student is admitted and prior to starting the first semester of the program.